Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
February 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Balzem currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 20, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
February 20, 2025
- Date
- February 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Feb 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Apr 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Apr 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 10, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Balzem has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and March 2022. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2022 score of 6.
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.
Balzem's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balzem's current NYC health grade?
Balzem currently has a A grade.
When was Balzem last inspected?
Balzem was last inspected on February 20, 2025.
What was Balzem's latest inspection score?
Balzem's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Balzem have in its latest inspection?
Balzem had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Balzem located?
Balzem is located at 202 Mott 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: 50007238
Last updated: June 26, 2026