Grade AItalian

Ballato

55 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 10, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Sep 9, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 29, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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

2×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.

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