Baya Bar

516 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Baya Bar. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from six to eight.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

“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

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

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

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

Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)

16-04

Sep 19, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baya Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baya Bar on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baya Bar?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baya Bar.

How does Baya Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Baya Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Baya Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Baya Bar 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.

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