BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL

GRADE A

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Overview

BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 28, 2026, scoring 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
71 SULLIVAN STREET
Manhattan, NY 10012
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-06

NYC Health Code Violation 28-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL — Inspection Questions

Did BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL pass their NYC health inspection on January 28, 2026?
BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL passed with an A grade on January 28, 2026 with a score of 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL have?
BA'AL CAFE & FALAFEL had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 28-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.