Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
July 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
Banter currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 22, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 22, 2025
- Date
- July 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Banter's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a B, after a A in May 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Banter's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banter's current NYC health grade?
Banter currently has a B grade.
When was Banter last inspected?
Banter was last inspected on July 22, 2025.
What was Banter's latest inspection score?
Banter's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Banter have in its latest inspection?
Banter had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Banter located?
Banter is located at 201 East 31st Street in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50146935
Last updated: July 3, 2026