Baya Bar

1609 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Baya Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Baya Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Nov 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Aug 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
78
Oct 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baya Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baya Bar on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baya Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baya Bar.

How does Baya Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Baya Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Baya Bar 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 Baya Bar inspected?

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