Balthazar Bakery

80 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Balthazar Bakery three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Balthazar Bakery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Sep 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balthazar Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balthazar Bakery on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balthazar Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Balthazar Bakery.

How does Balthazar Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Balthazar Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Balthazar Bakery 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 Balthazar Bakery inspected?

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