Grade AContinentalNo recent inspection

Babs

72 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 10, 2023 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 10, 2023

  • 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
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 10, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Aug 19, 2021Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

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  • 11 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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