Bronx, NY — Com Tam Ninh Kieu Restaurant, located at 2641 Jerome Avenue, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The restaurant scored 26 points — the upper limit of the Grade B range and one point below the score that would trigger a Grade C designation. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March inspection:

  • Code 08A: The establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

Although no critical violations were cited, the single non-critical violation carried enough point weight to push the restaurant's score to 26, the highest score permissible under a Grade B. A score of 28 or above would result in a Grade C and trigger additional regulatory scrutiny.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH. Scores reflect the severity and number of violations identified, with critical violations — those more directly linked to foodborne illness risk — carrying higher point values.

The FDA Food Code, which New York City's health regulations are aligned with, identifies pest harborage conditions as a significant concern because rodents and insects can contaminate food contact surfaces and food supplies. While the violation cited was classified as non-critical, conditions conducive to pest activity can escalate if left unaddressed.

A score of 26 at the top of the Grade B band warrants attention, as it indicates the restaurant is operating with limited margin before crossing into Grade C territory.

Inspection History

Com Tam Ninh Kieu Restaurant has a mixed inspection record over the past two years:

  • 2024-03-11: Score 3
  • 2025-04-29: Score 33
  • 2025-07-01: Score 61, restaurant was closed by DOHMH
  • 2025-07-07: Score 2 (Grade Z, indicating a re-inspection following closure)
  • 2025-09-18: Score 31
  • 2026-03-31: Score 26 (Grade B)

The restaurant was closed by health officials in July 2025 following a score of 61, a result that falls well above the Grade C threshold. A re-inspection conducted shortly after recorded a score of 2, consistent with the restaurant having corrected the cited conditions before reopening. Subsequent inspections in September 2025 and March 2026 show scores that remain in or near the Grade C range, indicating continued regulatory attention.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter-grade system is calculated from inspection scores as follows:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points (lowest risk)
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points (moderate risk)
  • Grade C: 28 points or more (higher risk)

Grades are required to be posted in a visible location at the establishment's entrance. Consumers can look up full inspection records, including individual violation details and historical scores, through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Com Tam Ninh Kieu Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.