Baraka Buffet

2546 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY

African

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Baraka Buffet, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Sep 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baraka Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baraka Buffet on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baraka Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baraka Buffet.

How does Baraka Buffet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Baraka Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Baraka Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Baraka Buffet have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baraka Buffet 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 Baraka Buffet inspected?

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

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