BAO BY KAYA in Financial District Battery Park City
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025
Overview
Bao by Kaya in Battery Park City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BAO BY KAYA in Financial District Battery Park City: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Oct 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected ...
Apr 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 20, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Nov 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, prohibited, fro...
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BAO BY KAYA in Financial District Battery Park City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAO BY KAYA last inspected?
- BAO BY KAYA was last inspected on April 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is BAO BY KAYA's current health grade?
- BAO BY KAYA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BAO BY KAYA had?
- BAO BY KAYA has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAO BY KAYA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAO BY KAYA was 27 points on November 3, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAO BY KAYA ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAO BY KAYA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.