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Middle Eastern · Midtown-Times Square
BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN health grade & inspection history
144 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 30, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 30, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 30, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN inspection history
1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 21, 2024 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 3, 2023 | A | 3 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
Official location
BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN on the map
Common questions
BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 30, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was BALADE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 30, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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