Balade

208 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Balade four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Balade is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jan 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10F

Nov 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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.

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balade on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balade?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Balade.

How does Balade compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Balade most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Balade's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Balade have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Balade 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 Balade inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Balade is inspected around two times per year on average.

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