Grade BChinese

Bao House

5103 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 14, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    Critical
  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 14, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Nov 6, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Aug 23, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (1 critical)
Jun 26, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Mar 22, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 7, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

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