Grade BAmerican

Baba Cool

33 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · New York City health department

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 20, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
Jul 16, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
May 7, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Dec 31, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
May 29, 2024Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 13, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (5 critical)
Apr 19, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection7 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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