Balzem

202 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Balzem six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

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

The city-wide average is 77, putting Balzem squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
74
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
70
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
86
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Mar 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balzem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balzem on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balzem?

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

How does Balzem compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Balzem's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Balzem 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 Balzem inspected?

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