Baba
68-53 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
American Ridgewood (623) 329-4284
Grade A · as of Jun 3, 2026
Baba was last inspected on June 3, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 3, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Score: 12 points (A range)
2 critical1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.
Official wording (code 04J)
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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.
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PaperworkFood handling
No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.
Official wording (code 09E)
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.