Balzem
202 MOTT STREET, 10012
Mediterranean
6468377033
AScore: 13
Last inspected: February 20, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
February 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-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.
10HSingle 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.
July 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
02GCold 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.
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
10FNon-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.
April 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 5
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
April 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
April 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 68
02GCold 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.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
20-04“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.
March 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 6
08CPesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
09BThawing procedures improper.
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.