Bronx, NY — Galagala Ny Restaurant on East 175th Street received a Grade B health rating after a March 9, 2026 inspection by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The African cuisine establishment scored 24 points, placing it in the upper range of the Grade B category.

The inspection resulted in violations being cited, though the restaurant remained open for business. DOHMH released the inspection data on March 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH documented one non-critical violation at the establishment. Inspectors cited the restaurant under code 08A, noting that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions that could attract or shelter pests, though no active infestation was necessarily observed. Such conditions may include gaps in walls or floors, unsealed food storage areas, accumulated debris, or inadequate cleaning in certain areas of the facility.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 requires all food service establishments to maintain premises that prevent pest harborage and infestation. The FDA Food Code similarly mandates that food establishments must be constructed and maintained to exclude pests and eliminate harborage conditions.

Pest-conducive conditions receive regulatory attention because rodents and insects can contaminate food, food-contact surfaces, and food preparation areas. While the March inspection documented only environmental conditions rather than active pest presence, these conditions must be corrected to prevent future food safety risks.

Grade B indicates a score between 14 and 27 points under New York City's restaurant grading system. The establishment's score of 24 points places it near the upper limit of this category, approaching the Grade C threshold.

Inspection History

Galagala Ny Restaurant has an established inspection history with the DOHMH:

  • December 8, 2025: Score 18
  • May 13, 2024: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • September 19, 2022: Score 9 (Grade A)

The establishment maintained Grade A status during inspections in 2022 and 2024, both times scoring 9 points. The December 2025 inspection showed an increase to 18 points, still within the Grade A range. The most recent inspection marks a further increase to 24 points, resulting in the Grade B designation.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on points accumulated during health inspections. Lower scores indicate better compliance:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Restaurants receiving 14 or more points may request a re-inspection to attempt to improve their grade. The current Grade B posting reflects the establishment's most recent inspection score.

The NYC Department of Health maintains public inspection records for all food service establishments. Consumers can access current grades, inspection dates, and violation details through the DOHMH website or the city's restaurant grading mobile application.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Galagala Ny Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.