Obao
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
55
Score
Public records show six inspections at Obao stretching back to 2023. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
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
45
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
25
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
37
Sep 2, 2023
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Obao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Obao on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Obao?
Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Obao.
How does Obao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Obao most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Obao's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Obao have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Obao 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 Obao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Obao is inspected around three times per year on average.
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