Irish · Midtown-Times Square
MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL health grade & inspection history
251 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
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
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical 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.
- 04MCritical 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 29, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 19, 2024 | — | 81 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 4, 2024 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | 24 | 4 | Cycle 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.
- 02GRecorded 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.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 06CRecorded 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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