OBAO in Hell's Kitchen
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026
📍 647 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Thai
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
OBAO in Hell's Kitchen is currently operating under a Grade Z following an emergency closure by NYC DOHMH. The Thai restaurant has 12 inspections on record since 2022, with one Grade C result and one emergency closure in that period.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
OBAO in Hell's Kitchen: Emergency Closures (1)
OBAO in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (12 records)
Apr 1, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Apr 1, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair o...
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair o...
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair o...
May 17, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Apr 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retai...
GRADE C
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Sep 2, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
GRADE P
Oct 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 unde...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, con...
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OBAO in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OBAO last inspected?
- OBAO was last inspected on April 1, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 59 points.
- What is OBAO's current health grade?
- OBAO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has OBAO been closed by NYC Health?
- OBAO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has OBAO had?
- OBAO has 12 health inspections on record from October 2022 through April 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at OBAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OBAO was 67 points on October 5, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.