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HIGH RISK

BOOTLEG BAR

1438 MYRTLE AVENUE, New York, NY 11237/American

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

59/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

4

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

8 total

pest
563%
hygiene
113%
contamination
113%
chemical
113%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

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.

Code 04N

CriticalHygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

Code 05D

CriticalContamination

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Code 06D

CriticalPest

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04K

MinorChemical

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

Code 10G

MinorPest

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

Code 08A

MinorPest

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Code 28-06

MinorPest

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

Code 08B

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.