Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
May 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 3
Baba Cool currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2025
- Date
- May 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Baba Cool has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 23, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 17.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Baba Cool's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baba Cool's current NYC health grade?
Baba Cool currently has a B grade.
When was Baba Cool last inspected?
Baba Cool was last inspected on May 7, 2025.
What was Baba Cool's latest inspection score?
Baba Cool's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Baba Cool have in its latest inspection?
Baba Cool had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Baba Cool located?
Baba Cool is located at 33 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50149744
Last updated: July 3, 2026