Bao Bao

214 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Bao Bao has been inspected three times since 2023. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The most recent inspection turned up eight violations, more than the two found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06E

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, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

02B

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

06D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jun 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

10F

Mar 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bao Bao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bao Bao on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bao Bao?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bao Bao.

How does Bao Bao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bao Bao most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bao Bao's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bao Bao have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bao Bao means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Bao Bao inspected?

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

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