A

Irish · Midtown-Times Square

MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL health grade & inspection history

251 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

24 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 29, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 26, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Mar 26, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 04M
    Critical violation

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10D

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

  • 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

MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL inspection history

12 more 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Mar 26, 2026245Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 29, 2024A122Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Sep 19, 20248110Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 4, 2024A51Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Apr 27, 2023244Cycle Inspection / 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Official location

MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL on the map

Common questions

MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 29, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 24 violation points.

When was MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 26, 2026.

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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