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THE BAO
13 SAINT MARKS PLACE Manhattan NY 10003
Health Inspection Grade A
Score: 10
Official health department data. Inspected 2025-11-10; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-11-10), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2025-11-10: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Grade A. Score: 10. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Not Critical: 10C — Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
- Not Critical: 10H — Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
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