Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
August 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Buddha Bodai currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 18, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
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
August 18, 2026
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Buddha Bodai has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2026 and March 2025. Its latest score was 7, lower than its March 2025 score of 10.
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.
Buddha Bodai's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buddha Bodai's current NYC health grade?
Buddha Bodai currently has a A grade.
When was Buddha Bodai last inspected?
Buddha Bodai was last inspected on August 18, 2026.
What was Buddha Bodai's latest inspection score?
Buddha Bodai's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Buddha Bodai have in its latest inspection?
Buddha Bodai had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Buddha Bodai located?
Buddha Bodai is located at 5 Mott Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50011908
Last updated: August 25, 2026