BALZEM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 20, 2025
📍 202 MOTT STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Balzem in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Mediterranean restaurant has been subject to 1 emergency closure since 2022, though it has earned Grade A on 2 of its 7 inspections to date.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
2
Grade A Inspections
BALZEM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Emergency Closures (1)
BALZEM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil...
Jul 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE P
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Apr 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Apr 12, 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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 A
Mar 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Thawing procedures improper.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not pro...
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BALZEM in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BALZEM last inspected?
- BALZEM was last inspected on February 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BALZEM's current health grade?
- BALZEM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BALZEM been closed by NYC Health?
- BALZEM 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 BALZEM had?
- BALZEM has 7 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BALZEM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BALZEM was 68 points on April 12, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.