BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026
📍 109 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🚇 Canal Street
Overview
Blaze BBQ & Hibachi on the Lower East Side currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 41 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record and no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 10, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance 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.
Violations:
20-04
Mar 10, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Failure to post or con...
GRADE Z
Feb 10, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE N
Dec 9, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 N
Dec 9, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 N
Dec 9, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
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
BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI in Lower East Side: News Coverage (2)
GRADE B Blaze Bbq & Hibachi Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan Published Mar 18, 2026 CRITICAL Blaze Bbq & Hibachi Cited for Critical Violation - Manhattan Published Mar 8, 2026Browse Related
BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI last inspected?
- BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI's current health grade?
- BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI had?
- BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI has 6 health inspections on record from December 2025 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI was 63 points on December 9, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.