Bronx, NY — Mike's Deli, the Italian restaurant located at 2344 Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 23, 2026. The establishment recorded a score of 21, placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and seven points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 26, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, cited under Code 05A, noted that the sewage disposal system was found to be improper, inadequate, or unapproved. Sewage and wastewater infrastructure deficiencies are classified as critical under NYC Health Code Article 81 because inadequate disposal systems can create conditions that allow contamination to reach food preparation areas or compromise sanitation throughout a facility.

The non-critical violation, cited under Code 10F, identified non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, or spaced to allow for adequate cleaning on all sides and underneath. While non-critical violations do not pose an immediate health hazard, they can contribute to pest harborage conditions and sanitation challenges over time if left unaddressed.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and consistent with the FDA Food Code, restaurants operating in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH. Violations are scored based on severity, and a restaurant's letter grade reflects its total point accumulation at the time of inspection.

A score of 21 falls within the Grade B range, but represents a higher-risk standing within that tier. Establishments scoring in the upper portion of the B range (closer to 27) face a greater likelihood of receiving a Grade C — or being subject to additional scrutiny — should conditions not improve between inspections.

Inspection History

Mike's Deli has a documented history of scoring in the Grade B range, with one Grade C recorded in late 2024:

  • March 23, 2026: Score 21 (Grade B)
  • February 9, 2026: Score 27
  • August 27, 2025: Score 23
  • April 14, 2025: Score 24
  • December 13, 2024: Score 28 (Grade C)
  • July 3, 2024: Score 22
  • April 6, 2023: Score 26 (Grade B)

The pattern shows the restaurant has consistently scored in the mid-to-upper B range, with a Grade C recorded in December 2024. The most recent score of 21 continues that trend, indicating recurring challenges in maintaining scores in the lower portion of the grading scale.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores as follows:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant's entrance. Consumers can look up any restaurant's full inspection history using the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Mike's Deli including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.