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Balkan Express: health inspection history
711 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10016
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- Address
- 711 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10016
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Eastern European
- Most recent grade
- Not Yet Graded
- Latest inspection
- Sep 11, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 2 inspections, Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Across these 2 inspection records, the health department cited 7 violations, of which 1 was flagged critical.
Inspection history
Sep 11, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 19-10Not critical Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- 20-04Not critical “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.
- 19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Sep 11, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 20Grade: Not Yet GradedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 10FNot 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.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 02GCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.