Bao Bao Hibachi Sushi

3721 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850

Passed · Feb 9, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 9, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean, cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 9

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Feb 20

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  5. 2024
  6. Passed May 6

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45°F as required.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Improper thawing procedures used
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

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