Baya Bar

64 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Baya Bar. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Baya Bar's latest score of 64 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
64
Oct 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baya Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baya Bar on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baya Bar?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baya Bar.

How does Baya Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Baya Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than 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 six 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.