VYBES CUISINE in Pelham Gardens
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 28, 2025
📍 1296 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx, NY 10469 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Vybes Cuisine in Pelham Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and across 10 inspections it has also received 1 Grade C result, indicating inconsistent compliance with health department standards.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
VYBES CUISINE in Pelham Gardens: Emergency Closures (2)
VYBES CUISINE in Pelham Gardens: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
May 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jan 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 49
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 49
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
GRADE C
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ...
May 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE A
May 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait sta...
Jun 13, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Sign prohibiting smoking or ...
Jun 13, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20D
Jun 13, 2022
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted
Violations:
15F7
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VYBES CUISINE in Pelham Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VYBES CUISINE last inspected?
- VYBES CUISINE was last inspected on May 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is VYBES CUISINE's current health grade?
- VYBES CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has VYBES CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
- VYBES CUISINE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has VYBES CUISINE had?
- VYBES CUISINE has 10 health inspections on record from June 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VYBES CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VYBES CUISINE was 55 points on December 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.