Bronx, NY — New Five Star Kacchi Biryani House, a Bangladeshi restaurant at 1457 Unionport Road, received a Grade B with a score of 23 following a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just four points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
Inspectors from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented one critical violation and two non-critical violations during the inspection.
What Inspectors Found
The most significant finding was a critical violation for hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not being held at or above 140 °F. This violation indicates that prepared foods requiring temperature control were found below the minimum safe holding temperature, which increases the risk of bacterial growth that can lead to foodborne illness.
Inspectors also cited two non-critical violations:
- Improper thawing procedures were documented. Food must be thawed using approved methods — under refrigeration, under running water at 70 °F or below, as part of the cooking process, or in a microwave if cooked immediately after — to prevent bacterial growth during the thawing process.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices were not provided where required, and issues were noted with equipment or floor drainage, sewage disposal systems, or improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste.
Food Safety Context
The critical temperature violation relates directly to requirements under the NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, both of which mandate that hot TCS foods be maintained at 140 °F or above. The temperature danger zone — between 41 °F and 140 °F — is the range in which bacteria multiply most rapidly, and food held in this range for extended periods poses an elevated risk of causing foodborne illness.
A score of 23 falls within the Grade B range but represents a notable accumulation of point deductions. With the Grade C threshold beginning at 28 points, the restaurant's margin is narrow, and additional violations in future inspections could result in a lower grade.
Inspection History
DOHMH records show the restaurant has undergone multiple recent inspections:
- Feb 26, 2026: Score 23 (Grade B)
- Feb 13, 2026: Score 23 (Grade N)
- Feb 9, 2026: Score 23 (Grade N)
The consistent score of 23 across three inspections in February 2026 suggests recurring issues that have not yet been fully resolved. The earlier "Grade N" designations indicate those were initial or re-inspection cycles before a letter grade was assigned, with the February 26 inspection resulting in the official Grade B posting.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on total violation points:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Grades are posted at the restaurant entrance as required by DOHMH. Restaurants receiving a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or adjudication hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
This inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 3, 2026. Consumers can verify current inspection results and grades through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the grade card posted at the establishment.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for New Five Star Kacchi Biryani House including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.