THE BLACK WHALE in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025
📍 279 CITY ISLAND AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10464 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Black Whale at Pelham Bay Country Club on City Island holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections dating back to 2024, with no emergency closures on record.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE BLACK WHALE in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Violations:
10D
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THE BLACK WHALE in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BLACK WHALE last inspected?
- THE BLACK WHALE was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is THE BLACK WHALE's current health grade?
- THE BLACK WHALE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BLACK WHALE had?
- THE BLACK WHALE has 2 health inspections on record from January 2024 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BLACK WHALE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BLACK WHALE was 9 points on October 9, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BLACK WHALE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BLACK WHALE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.