Mr. Bao
179 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (9 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 24, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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