Bronx, NY — Triple Deuce, a Caribbean restaurant located at 3601 Boston Road in the Bronx, received a score of 57 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 3, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, the lowest grade issued under the city's restaurant grading system.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 3 inspection, inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment:

Inspectors cited the restaurant under violation code 08A, noting that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions — such as gaps, openings, clutter, or other factors — that could attract or sustain pest activity within the premises.

While the inspection record lists zero critical violations and one non-critical violation, the overall score of 57 points indicates that additional violation points were assessed during the inspection. Scores in the DOHMH system are cumulative, and the total reflects the sum of all condition-level points recorded during the visit.

Food Safety Context

Pest-related conditions in food service establishments are regulated under NYC Health Code Article 81, which requires restaurants to maintain premises free from conditions that attract or harbor vermin. The FDA Food Code similarly establishes standards for pest management in food service operations, requiring establishments to implement measures that prevent the entry and harborage of insects and rodents.

Conditions conducive to pests can include structural deficiencies such as holes in walls or floors, improper food storage, inadequate waste management, or accumulation of debris. When left unaddressed, these conditions can lead to active pest infestations, which pose direct food safety risks including contamination of food products and food preparation surfaces.

The DOHMH uses its inspection scoring system to assess compliance across multiple categories, including food handling, temperature control, personal hygiene, facility maintenance, and pest management. Each violation carries a specific point value, and the total score determines the restaurant's letter grade.

Inspection History

The March 2026 inspection is part of a documented pattern of inspection results for Triple Deuce. The restaurant's recent inspection history shows:

  • March 3, 2026: Score 57, Grade C
  • October 16, 2025: Score 93, Grade Z
  • July 13, 2025: Score 0
  • July 2, 2025: Score 30
  • April 22, 2025: Score 46, Grade C
  • January 2, 2025: Score 18
  • May 10, 2024: Score 39, Grade C
  • December 1, 2023: Score 43

The record shows that Triple Deuce has received a Grade C on multiple occasions, including April 2025 and May 2024. The October 2025 score of 93 with a Grade Z indicates the restaurant was in the adjudication process at that time. A Grade Z is a temporary designation assigned when a restaurant is awaiting the outcome of a hearing to contest its grade.

The July 2025 score of 0 typically indicates an initial inspection where no violations were found or an administrative entry, while the subsequent score of 30 on the same month suggests a re-inspection cycle.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0 to 13 points — the establishment is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
  • B: 14 to 27 points — some violations were documented but conditions are generally acceptable
  • C: 28 or more points — significant violations were identified requiring corrective action

Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection have the option to request a re-inspection. During the re-inspection, a new score is generated, and the restaurant receives the letter grade corresponding to the better of the two scores. Restaurants may also contest their grades through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

Triple Deuce's score of 57 is well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.

Consumers can review detailed inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The database includes current and historical inspection data as part of the city's public transparency initiatives.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Triple Deuce including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.