Bronx, NY — Noches De Colombia, a Latin American restaurant located at 200 Baychester Avenue in the Bronx, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 20, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 23, placing it near the upper end of the B range and within four points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 24, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March inspection. No critical violations were recorded.

The single violation cited was under Code 10F: non-food contact surfaces or equipment found to be made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow full accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

While non-critical violations do not indicate direct contamination of food or immediate public health risk, they reflect conditions that can contribute to sanitation issues if left unaddressed. A score of 23 represents a meaningful accumulation of penalty points within the B range and warrants attention to ongoing maintenance and cleanliness practices.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment sanitation standards. Inspections assess conditions including food handling, temperature control, facility maintenance, and equipment cleanliness. The FDA Food Code provides the underlying federal framework that informs many of these standards.

Non-food contact surface violations, while not directly tied to foodborne illness risk, are evaluated because improperly maintained equipment and surfaces can harbor pests, accumulate grease or debris, and create conditions that are harder to sanitize over time. Inspectors assess whether equipment is accessible for cleaning and whether surfaces meet acceptable material standards.

A score of 23 sits in the upper portion of the Grade B band. Under DOHMH's scoring system, lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations.

Inspection History

Noches De Colombia's recent inspection record shows notable variation in scores:

  • March 20, 2026: Score 23 (Grade B), one non-critical violation
  • February 3, 2026: Score 56
  • June 2, 2025: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • March 17, 2025: Score 35

The restaurant achieved a Grade A with a score of 10 in June 2025, demonstrating that higher compliance is attainable. The February 2026 score of 56 and the current score of 23 reflect a pattern of inconsistency in recent inspection cycles.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores under the following scale:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that do not receive an A on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is assigned. Grades must be posted publicly at the establishment's entrance.

Consumers can view current and historical inspection records for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Noches De Colombia including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.