Bronx, NY — Noches De Colombia, a bakery and dessert shop at 200 Baychester Avenue in the Bronx, received a score of 30 following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on April 7, 2026. A score of 30 or above corresponds to a Grade C under New York City's restaurant grading system. Inspectors documented three critical violations and zero non-critical violations during the visit. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 9, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
All three violations recorded at Noches De Colombia were classified as critical, meaning they represent conditions with a direct potential to contribute to foodborne illness.
The most serious concern involved food, supplies, or equipment sourced from unapproved or unknown origins (Code 03A). Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, all food served to the public must be obtained from approved, regulated suppliers. Food from unverified sources cannot be confirmed to have been stored, handled, or transported under safe conditions, which introduces risk at the earliest stage of the food preparation process.
Inspectors also cited a violation for food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service (Code 06C). This category includes condiments that are not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor — a standard designed to prevent cross-contamination between customers.
A third critical violation was recorded for food contact surfaces that were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred (Code 06D). Food contact surfaces — cutting boards, prep tables, utensils, and similar equipment — require thorough sanitation between uses to prevent the transfer of pathogens to food. The FDA Food Code outlines specific temperature and concentration requirements for sanitizing solutions used in this process.
The establishment was not ordered closed as a result of this inspection. Violations were cited and the inspection record was filed with DOHMH.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 governs the safe handling, storage, preparation, and service of food at retail establishments. Critical violations under this code are those that, if uncorrected, pose a direct risk of foodborne illness to customers. The FDA Food Code, which New York City's health code is modeled on, establishes national standards for food safety at the retail level.
The violation for food from unapproved sources is considered particularly significant because it undermines the traceability of ingredients. Regulated suppliers are subject to inspections and must meet temperature, labeling, and handling standards throughout the supply chain. When food originates from unknown or unapproved sources, those safeguards cannot be confirmed.
Proper sanitation of food contact surfaces is a foundational requirement of food safety practice. Failure to adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize surfaces between uses can result in the transfer of bacteria, allergens, or other contaminants to food prepared afterward.
Inspection History
Noches De Colombia's recent inspection record shows repeated scoring above passing thresholds:
- May 28, 2026: Score 22
- April 7, 2026: Score 30 (Grade C)
- March 3, 2026: Score 29 (Grade N)
A score of 22 at the May 28 follow-up inspection falls within the Grade B range, suggesting some improvement since the April inspection. The March 2026 inspection resulted in a score of 29 with a Grade N designation, which is assigned when a restaurant is being re-inspected and a final grade has not yet been issued.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system is based on the total point score assigned during a sanitary inspection. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity. The grade thresholds are as follows:
- A: Score of 0 to 13 points
- B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- C: Score of 28 points or more
Grades are required to be posted visibly at the restaurant entrance. When an establishment receives a score above 13 on an initial inspection, it is typically re-inspected within a set period. The grade posted may reflect either the initial or re-inspection score, depending on the stage of the cycle.
Consumers can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public database at nyc.gov/health, which includes scores, violation descriptions, and grade history for all inspected establishments.
More About This Restaurant
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