Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

1611 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

Thai

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill has five inspections in the public record. Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill was last inspected on Feb 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

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

Jun 24, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02B

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby

20-05

10B

Feb 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

08A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Aug 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

02G

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

Aug 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

06E

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

04M

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

04H

04N

02G

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

06F

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

06D

Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

10B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill.

How does Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill 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 Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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