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Nabaya African American Restuarant

860 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
African
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Nabaya African American Restuarant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus two before.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Nabaya African American Restuarant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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.
06C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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.
10F
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.
10D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Jul 17, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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.
06C
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nabaya African American Restuarant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nabaya African American Restuarant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nabaya African American Restuarant?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nabaya African American Restuarant.

How does Nabaya African American Restuarant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Nabaya African American Restuarant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Nabaya African American Restuarant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nabaya African American Restuarant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nabaya African American Restuarant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nabaya African American Restuarant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nabaya African American Restuarant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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