Baby Blues

97 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

American

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Baby Blues three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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.

10B

Dec 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sep 29, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

“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.

20-04

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baby Blues last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baby Blues on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baby Blues?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baby Blues.

How does Baby Blues compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Baby Blues most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Baby Blues' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baby Blues have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baby Blues means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Baby Blues inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baby Blues is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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