The Black Whale Health Inspection Grade
American · 279 City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10464
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
October 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
The Black Whale currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 9, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
October 9, 2025
- Date
- October 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Black Whale has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 2.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
The Black Whale's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Whale's current NYC health grade?
The Black Whale currently has a A grade.
When was The Black Whale last inspected?
The Black Whale was last inspected on October 9, 2025.
What was The Black Whale's latest inspection score?
The Black Whale's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did The Black Whale have in its latest inspection?
The Black Whale had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is The Black Whale located?
The Black Whale is located at 279 City Island Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10464.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50017460
Last updated: June 26, 2026