Grade AMediterraneanNo recent inspection

Ba'al Cafe And Falafel

71 SULLIVAN STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 16, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 16, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Feb 15, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Mar 14, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Feb 22, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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