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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

242 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American Midtown-Midtown South (212) 586-7610

Grade A · as of Apr 17, 2024

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre was last inspected on August 4, 2026 and scored 22 points (B range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

22

Score: 22 points (B range)

2 critical2 general

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood handling

No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 10F)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Apr 17, 2024 A 7 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
2 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- GeneralPests
  
  Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.
  
  Official wording (code 08C)
  Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.