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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 an 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.
The Black Whale currently has an A grade.
The Black Whale was last inspected on October 9, 2025.
The Black Whale's latest inspection score was 9 points.
The Black Whale had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
The Black Whale has received an 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.
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 →The Black Whale is located at 279 City Island Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10464.
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