BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 16, 2025
📍 71 SULLIVAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Houston Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Ba'al Cafe and Falafel in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 ...
GRADE B
Feb 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establ...
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold T...
GRADE A
Feb 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to ...
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BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL last inspected?
- BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL was last inspected on January 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL's current health grade?
- BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL had?
- BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL has 4 health inspections on record from February 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL was 26 points on March 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL ever received a Grade C?
- No. BA'AL CAFE AND FALAFEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.