Balboa

1655 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Balboa stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2024
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
74
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
“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
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
67
Mar 18, 2022
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
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balboa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balboa on file is from Oct 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balboa?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Balboa.

How does Balboa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Balboa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Balboa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Balboa have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Balboa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Balboa inspected?

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