Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
22
Last inspection
May 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 6
Balancero currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 28, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 28, 2026
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Balancero received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2025 with a score of 13.
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.
Balancero's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balancero's current NYC health grade?
Balancero currently has a Z grade.
When was Balancero last inspected?
Balancero was last inspected on May 28, 2026.
What was Balancero's latest inspection score?
Balancero's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Balancero have in its latest inspection?
Balancero had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Balancero located?
Balancero is located at 3095 37th Street in Queens, NY 11103.
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: 50086669
Last updated: June 26, 2026