Inspection conducted Apr 28, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Feb 26, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
Pk&Bl Gets Grade B After Inspection - Bronx
Published March 12, 2026 2:00 AM
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10461 · Coffee/Tea
21
Violation Score
A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Bronx, NY — Pk&Bl, a coffee and tea establishment located at 1808 Hone Avenue in the Bronx, received a Grade B score of 21 following a health inspection conducted on April 28, 2025. Inspectors from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented 6 critical violations and 15 non-critical violations during the visit.
The score of 21 places the establishment in the upper portion of the Grade B range, which spans 14 to 27 points. A score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C designation, meaning Pk&Bl was six points from that threshold.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors identified two categories of critical violations at the establishment.
The first involved food protection concerns under Code 06C. Inspectors cited the café three times for food, supplies, or equipment not being adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. This included condiments not being provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
The second critical category involved Code 04A, cited three times, for a Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not being held by a manager or supervisor of food operations. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to have at least one supervisory employee with a valid FPC present during all hours of operation.
Among the 15 non-critical violations, inspectors documented several categories of concern. Code 10F was cited five times for non-food contact surfaces or equipment that were not kept clean or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning. Code 10B was noted twice for issues related to anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices and improper drainage.
Additionally, inspectors cited the establishment five times under Code 15-42 for failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act prohibitions. Related to this, Code 15-39 was cited three times for the presence of ashtrays in smoke-free areas.
Food Safety Context
The FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81 establish requirements for food service establishments to maintain proper food protection protocols and ensure certified personnel oversee food operations. The absence of a Food Protection Certificate holder is a critical concern, as this individual is responsible for ensuring food safety standards are maintained throughout daily operations.
Food contamination prevention measures, including proper storage and single-service condiment dispensing, are fundamental safeguards outlined in both federal and local food safety regulations.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for this establishment in DOHMH records. This appears to be the first recorded inspection for Pk&Bl at this location.
Note: This inspection was conducted on April 28, 2025. The data was released by DOHMH on February 26, 2026.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City restaurant inspection scores are assigned based on total violation points, with lower scores indicating fewer violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Consumers can verify current restaurant grades and inspection details through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the grade card posted at the establishment. Full inspection records are available as public data through NYC Open Data.
More About This Restaurant
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Violations Documented — Apr 28, 2025
CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions (Code 15-42)
Non-Critical
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions (Code 15-42)
Non-Critical
Ashtray present in smoke-free area. (Code 15-39)
Non-Critical
Ashtray present in smoke-free area. (Code 15-39)
Non-Critical
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions (Code 15-42)
Non-Critical
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions (Code 15-42)
CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions (Code 15-42)
CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (Code 10F)
CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical
Ashtray present in smoke-free area. (Code 15-39)
Non-Critical
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (Code 10F)
Inspection History
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