Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
45
Last inspection
January 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 8
Bao Bao currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 5, 2026 found 8 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 45 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
January 5, 2026
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 45
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 8 (5 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bao Bao has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2024 and March 2023. Its latest score was 10, lower than its March 2023 score of 12.
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.
Bao Bao's latest score: 45
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bao Bao's current NYC health grade?
Bao Bao does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Bao Bao last inspected?
Bao Bao was last inspected on January 5, 2026.
What was Bao Bao's latest inspection score?
Bao Bao's latest inspection score was 45 points.
How many violations did Bao Bao have in its latest inspection?
Bao Bao had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Bao Bao located?
Bao Bao is located at 214 West 39th Street in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50102541
Last updated: June 26, 2026