Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Balera currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 1, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 1, 2026
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Balera received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 13.
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.
Balera's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balera's current NYC health grade?
Balera currently has a A grade.
When was Balera last inspected?
Balera was last inspected on May 1, 2026.
What was Balera's latest inspection score?
Balera's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Balera have in its latest inspection?
Balera had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Balera located?
Balera is located at 442 Graham Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50182709
Last updated: July 3, 2026