BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2025
📍 570 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Bao by Kaya in East Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Oct 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
GRADE A
Jun 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10H
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Oct 31, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) last inspected?
- BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) was last inspected on February 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is BAO BY KAYA (Urban space)'s current health grade?
- BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) 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 (Urban space) had?
- BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAO BY KAYA (Urban space)?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) was 32 points on October 31, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAO BY KAYA (Urban space) has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.