Mr. Bao

208 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mr. Bao has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn 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

Jan 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

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

Jan 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04A

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

04K

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

03A

Aug 1, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

06C

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

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

08A

Feb 17, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06C

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Bao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Bao on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Bao?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr. Bao.

How does Mr. Bao compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mr. Bao most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mr. Bao's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Bao have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Bao 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 Mr. Bao inspected?

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

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