THE BAO in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
Overview
The Bao in the East Village holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has maintained Grade A on all occasions with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE BAO in East Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not...
GRADE A
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or mo...
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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THE BAO in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BAO last inspected?
- THE BAO was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is THE BAO's current health grade?
- THE BAO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BAO had?
- THE BAO has 3 health inspections on record from November 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BAO was 11 points on June 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BAO ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BAO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.