A

Barbecue · Midtown-Times Square

VIRGIL'S BBQ health grade & inspection history

152 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036

7 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 5, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 5, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 5, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02C
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.

  • 10B

    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.

Score trend

VIRGIL'S BBQ inspection history

Same score as 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
Aug 5, 2026A72Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 18, 2024A72Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Sep 9, 202400Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Jun 26, 2024346Cycle 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 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

VIRGIL'S BBQ on the map

Common questions

VIRGIL'S BBQ inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for VIRGIL'S BBQ?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 5, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.

When was VIRGIL'S BBQ last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 5, 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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