The Blue Blossom Health Inspection Grade
Chinese/japanese · 135 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
30
Last inspection
April 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 8
The Blue Blossom currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 26, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- 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
April 26, 2026
- Date
- April 26, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Blue Blossom does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
The Blue Blossom's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Blossom's current NYC health grade?
The Blue Blossom currently has a N grade.
When was The Blue Blossom last inspected?
The Blue Blossom was last inspected on April 26, 2026.
What was The Blue Blossom's latest inspection score?
The Blue Blossom's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did The Blue Blossom have in its latest inspection?
The Blue Blossom had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is The Blue Blossom located?
The Blue Blossom is located at 135 North 5th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11249.
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: 50176849
Last updated: July 3, 2026