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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
BAO BAO health grade & inspection history
214 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
45 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 11, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 5, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 5, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
5Critical items
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.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 03ACritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 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
BAO BAO inspection history
35 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | — | 45 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 11, 2024 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 28, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | 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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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
BAO BAO on the map
Common questions
BAO BAO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BAO BAO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 11, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 45 violation points.
When was BAO BAO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 5, 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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