Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
19
Last inspection
November 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 5
Balaboosta currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 20, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Anti-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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 20, 2025
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Balaboosta received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2023 with a 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.
Balaboosta's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balaboosta's current NYC health grade?
Balaboosta does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Balaboosta last inspected?
Balaboosta was last inspected on November 20, 2025.
What was Balaboosta's latest inspection score?
Balaboosta's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did Balaboosta have in its latest inspection?
Balaboosta had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Balaboosta located?
Balaboosta is located at 611 Hudson Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50002549
Last updated: June 26, 2026