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American · Midtown-Times Square

THE POLO BAR health grade & inspection history

1 EAST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022

21 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 25, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 13, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Nov 13, 2025Inspection date
4Violations 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.

  • 04N
    Critical violation

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • 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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

THE POLO BAR inspection history

9 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
Nov 13, 2025214Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 25, 2024A122Cycle 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 2 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

Official location

THE POLO BAR on the map

Common questions

THE POLO BAR inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE POLO BAR?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 25, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 21 violation points.

When was THE POLO BAR last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 13, 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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