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Balkan Express

Name: Balkan Express
Address: 711 2 Avenue, NYC, NY, 10016, US
Telephone: (347) 432-8113

711 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Eastern European Murray Hill-Kips Bay (347) 432-8113

Not yet graded

Balkan Express was last inspected on September 11, 2026 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 11, 2026 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

3 paperwork

PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

Official wording (code 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.
PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Sep 11, 2026 20 20 points (B range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
1 critical3 general Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02G)
  Cold 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.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 10B)
  Anti-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.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  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.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
  
  Official wording (code 10G)
  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.