Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
February 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Balade currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 11, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
February 11, 2025
- Date
- February 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 3, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Balade has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and January 2023. Its latest score remained 9 in both inspections.
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.
Balade's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balade's current NYC health grade?
Balade currently has a A grade.
When was Balade last inspected?
Balade was last inspected on February 11, 2025.
What was Balade's latest inspection score?
Balade's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Balade have in its latest inspection?
Balade had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Balade located?
Balade is located at 208 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 41460032
Last updated: June 26, 2026