KEUR COUMBA in Harlem (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 5 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026
📍 125 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Keur Coumba in Harlem has been subject to 5 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following its most recent inspection, with a record of 13 inspections over the past three years showing 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C among its history.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
5
Closures
KEUR COUMBA in Harlem (South): Emergency Closures (5)
KEUR COUMBA in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (13 records)
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
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.
Violations:
06C
Jan 28, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Personal cleanliness i...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
GRADE P
Mar 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE B
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jul 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by ...
GRADE C
Apr 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Thawing procedure improper.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of rats or ...
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KEUR COUMBA in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KEUR COUMBA last inspected?
- KEUR COUMBA was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 51 points.
- What is KEUR COUMBA's current health grade?
- KEUR COUMBA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KEUR COUMBA been closed by NYC Health?
- KEUR COUMBA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 5 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KEUR COUMBA had?
- KEUR COUMBA has 13 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KEUR COUMBA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KEUR COUMBA was 68 points on July 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.