BALBOA in Crown Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026
📍 1655 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Balboa in Crown Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BALBOA in Crown Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE A
May 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
“Choking first aid�...
May 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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 A
Mar 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drai...
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BALBOA in Crown Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BALBOA last inspected?
- BALBOA was last inspected on April 1, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is BALBOA's current health grade?
- BALBOA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BALBOA had?
- BALBOA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BALBOA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BALBOA was 13 points on May 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BALBOA ever received a Grade C?
- No. BALBOA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.