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The Black Whale

American · 279 City Island Avenue · Bronx 10464

A Grade A posted 2025-10-09 (score 9)

Inspection history

2025-10-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10DMechanical 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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-01-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10DMechanical 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.—

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GRADE A

1 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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279 City Island Avenue

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