BO KY in Chinatown Two Bridges

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B Last inspected Dec 1, 2025
📍 78 BAYARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013  ·  🍽️ Chinese  ·  🚇 Canal Street
Overview

BO KY in Chinatown has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 21 points, though its inspection record shows 3 Grade C results and 1 Grade C among 12 inspections dating back to 2022.

12
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection

BO KY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for BO KY
Date Grade Score Type
Nov 18, 2024 CLOSED 55 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Nov 18, 2024 CLOSED 55 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

BO KY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (12 records)

GRADE B Dec 1, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Violations: 08A 04N 04A
Oct 15, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Thawing procedure improper. 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. Raw, coo...
Violations: 09B 10F 02B 04H
GRADE A Jun 5, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Violations: 04L 08A 10F
Mar 12, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. Evidence of rats...
GRADE C Nov 26, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Nov 21, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations: 04M 08A
🚫 CLOSURE Nov 18, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re...
Violations: 02B 04L 06C 04M 08A 06D 28-06 10D 04N
🚫 CLOSURE Nov 18, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, v...
Violations: 28-06 10D
Apr 11, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record ...
Violations: 10B 28-06 08A 04L 04K 02B 10F 02G
GRADE C Jul 27, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
Violations: 04N 10F 02H 08A 02G 06D 04L
Apr 5, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
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. Non-food contact surf...
Violations: 06C 10F 02B 06D
GRADE C Nov 25, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28
Thawing procedure improper. Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination ...
Violations: 09B 06C 06D 04N 02B 08A
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BO KY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions

When was BO KY last inspected?
BO KY was last inspected on December 1, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 21 points.
What is BO KY's current health grade?
BO KY currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
How many times has BO KY been closed by NYC Health?
BO KY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has BO KY had?
BO KY has 12 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at BO KY?
The worst inspection score recorded at BO KY was 55 points on November 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.