Bronx, NY — Restaurant Mi Shalon, a Spanish cuisine restaurant located at 2968 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, received a Grade C score of 30 points during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The inspection results were released publicly by DOHMH on April 16, 2026. A score of 30 places the restaurant in the Grade C category, which applies to establishments scoring 28 points or higher.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation and two non-critical violations during the March inspection.

The critical violation, cited under Code 02B, found that hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food was not being maintained at or above 140°F. Under the FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81, hot TCS foods — including cooked meats, poultry, and other prepared items — must be held at 140°F or higher to prevent bacterial growth. Temperatures below this threshold create conditions under which pathogens such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus can multiply to levels that pose a risk to consumers.

Two non-critical violations were also recorded. The first, under Code 15-21, noted that flavored tobacco products were sold or offered for sale on the premises. New York City prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes and related items, under local law. The second non-critical violation, under Code 10F, identified non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable materials, not kept sufficiently clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow adequate cleaning access on all sides and underneath the unit. This type of violation relates to the physical condition and maintenance of equipment in the facility.

Food Safety Context

The critical hot-holding violation cited at Restaurant Mi Shalon falls under a category that NYC health regulators treat with elevated concern. NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes temperature requirements for food storage and service, aligning closely with federal FDA Food Code standards. Hot TCS foods must remain at or above 140°F throughout service to limit the potential for time-temperature abuse — a leading contributing factor in foodborne illness outbreaks.

Critical violations carry more points in the DOHMH scoring system than non-critical violations, reflecting their more direct connection to food safety risk. A single critical violation can substantially affect a restaurant's overall score and resulting grade.

The non-critical violations, while less immediately tied to food safety risk, reflect maintenance and compliance issues that inspectors are required to document. Repeated non-critical violations can contribute to elevated scores over time.

Inspection History

Restaurant Mi Shalon has the following recorded inspection history in the DOHMH database:

  • October 2, 2024: Score 19 (Grade N)

A Grade N designation indicates a score that would place the restaurant in Grade B territory (14–27 points), recorded during an initial inspection cycle before a re-inspection is conducted. The October 2024 inspection resulted in a score of 19, which falls within the B range. The current March 2026 score of 30 represents an increase of 11 points from the prior inspection on record.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total point score received during a DOHMH inspection. Points are accumulated for each violation documented, with critical violations carrying higher point values than non-critical ones. The grade categories are:

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

Restaurants are required to post their most current grade card in a location visible to the public from outside the establishment. Consumers can also look up current and historical inspection data through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at nyc.gov/health.

Restaurants that receive a grade other than A on an initial inspection are typically offered a re-inspection, at which point a final grade is assigned. The grade posted must reflect the most recent inspection cycle outcome.

For questions about restaurant inspections or to report a food safety concern, consumers may contact 311 or visit the DOHMH website directly.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Restaurant Mi Shalon including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.