BAO BAO in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026
📍 214 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Bao Bao in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BAO BAO in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
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GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
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BAO BAO in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAO BAO last inspected?
- BAO BAO was last inspected on January 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 45 points.
- What is BAO BAO's current health grade?
- BAO BAO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BAO BAO had?
- BAO BAO has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAO BAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAO BAO was 45 points on January 5, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAO BAO ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAO BAO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.