What is Popbar Poplab's health inspection score?

Popbar Poplab has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popbar Poplab last inspected?

Popbar Poplab was last inspected on September 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popbar Poplab have?

Popbar Poplab has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popbar Poplab safe to eat at?

Popbar Poplab has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Popbar Poplab serve?

Popbar Poplab serves Frozen Desserts cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popbar Poplab

Name: Popbar Poplab
Address: 15 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Rating: 47

15 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 9/16/2025

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0Poor

Frozen Desserts•Manhattan

Ranked #962 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 7% of frozen desserts restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Sep 16, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

15 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High4 Med

6 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08BGarbage 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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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