The Bao

13 Saint Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Bao three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting The Bao squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
78
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Nov 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bao on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bao?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bao.

How does The Bao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Bao most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Bao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Bao have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The 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 The Bao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bao is inspected roughly once per year on average.