Grin African American Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
African · 454 East 168th Street, The Bronx, NY 10456
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Grin African American Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 30, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
June 30, 2026
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Grin African American Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2024 score of 8.
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.
Grin African American Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grin African American Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Grin African American Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Grin African American Restaurant last inspected?
Grin African American Restaurant was last inspected on June 30, 2026.
What was Grin African American Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Grin African American Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Grin African American Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Grin African American Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Grin African American Restaurant located?
Grin African American Restaurant is located at 454 East 168th Street in The Bronx, NY 10456.
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: 41167732
Last updated: July 3, 2026