B AND B RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025
📍 165 WEST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
B and B Restaurant in Midtown South has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 2 points, but has received mixed grades across 12 inspections dating back to 2022, including 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
B AND B RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
B AND B RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE C
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 52
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 materia...
Jul 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Establishment i...
GRADE B
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail...
Nov 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE P
May 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
May 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 73
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Establishment is not f...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 96
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, coo...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 96
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Anti-siphonag...
May 7, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Feb 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Current lette...
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B AND B RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was B AND B RESTAURANT last inspected?
- B AND B RESTAURANT was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is B AND B RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- B AND B RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has B AND B RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- B AND B RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has B AND B RESTAURANT had?
- B AND B RESTAURANT has 12 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at B AND B RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at B AND B RESTAURANT was 96 points on May 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.