NYC / Bronx

The Black Whale

NYC Department of Health inspection history. 279 CITY ISLAND AVENUE, 10464, Bronx, NY.

Latest grade
A
Score: 9 points
Last inspection
October 9, 2025
1 inspection on file · 3 total violations · 1 critical

Violations on last inspection

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Full inspection history

October 9, 2025A · 9
3 violations · Critical flagged
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Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene — public restaurant inspection results. Updated within 24 hours of each inspection. Official dataset.