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French · Midtown-Times Square
VANGUARD WINE BAR health grade & inspection history
252 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
7 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 29, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 29, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 29, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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
VANGUARD WINE BAR inspection history
19 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 29, 2025 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | 26 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 12, 2023 | A | 2 | 1 | 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.
- 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.
- 10GRecorded in 2 inspections
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Official location
VANGUARD WINE BAR on the map
Common questions
VANGUARD WINE BAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for VANGUARD WINE BAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was VANGUARD WINE BAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 29, 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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