Ba'al Cafe and Falafel Health Inspection Grade
Mediterranean · 71 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 16, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 16, 2025
- Date
- January 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a A, after a B in February 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.
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ba'al Cafe and Falafel's current NYC health grade?
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel currently has a A grade.
When was Ba'al Cafe and Falafel last inspected?
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel was last inspected on January 16, 2025.
What was Ba'al Cafe and Falafel's latest inspection score?
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Ba'al Cafe and Falafel have in its latest inspection?
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Ba'al Cafe and Falafel located?
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel is located at 71 Sullivan Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50019068
Last updated: June 26, 2026