BABA COOL in Fort Greene
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026
📍 33 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
Baba Cool in Fort Greene holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 23 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2024, receiving Grade B on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
BABA COOL in Fort Greene: Emergency Closures (1)
BABA COOL in Fort Greene: Full Inspection History (8 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jul 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE B
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable ...
Dec 31, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishme...
Dec 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE B
May 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
May 13, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
After cooking or remov...
Apr 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 153
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.
Food preparation area,...
BABA COOL in Fort Greene: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BABA COOL last inspected?
- BABA COOL was last inspected on July 20, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is BABA COOL's current health grade?
- BABA COOL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BABA COOL been closed by NYC Health?
- BABA COOL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BABA COOL had?
- BABA COOL has 8 health inspections on record from April 2024 through July 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BABA COOL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BABA COOL was 153 points on April 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.