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American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
5 BAR KARAOKE health grade & inspection history
38 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 14, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 14, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 14, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Score trend
5 BAR KARAOKE inspection history
4 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 12, 2023 | — | — | 0 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 12, 2023 | — | 16 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Official location
5 BAR KARAOKE on the map
Common questions
5 BAR KARAOKE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for 5 BAR KARAOKE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 14, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was 5 BAR KARAOKE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 14, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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