Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 10, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Babs currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 10, 2023 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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
May 10, 2023
- Date
- May 10, 2023
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 19, 2021
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Babs has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2023 and August 2021. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2021 score of 11.
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.
Babs's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babs's current NYC health grade?
Babs currently has a A grade.
When was Babs last inspected?
Babs was last inspected on May 10, 2023.
What was Babs's latest inspection score?
Babs's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Babs have in its latest inspection?
Babs had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Babs located?
Babs is located at 72 Macdougal 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: 50093429
Last updated: June 26, 2026