What is BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant's health inspection score?

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on March 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant have?

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant safe to eat at?

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant serve?

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant

Name: BO BO Kitchen Chinese Restaurant
Address: 1601 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn, 11226
Rating: 68

1601 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 3/20/2026

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0Fair

Chinese•Brooklyn

Ranked #632 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

Jun

Nov 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

4 High3 Med

7 total4 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionCleanEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

6 High4 Med

10 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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.−5
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.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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