167 Dominican Deli Grocery

104 East 167 Street, Bronx, NY 10452
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

167 Dominican Deli Grocery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to eight violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, showing up three times.

167 Dominican Deli Grocery's latest score of 64 falls below the Bronx average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
Jan 20, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
“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.
20-04
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Dec 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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.
10B
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 167 Dominican Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 167 Dominican Deli Grocery on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 167 Dominican Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 167 Dominican Deli Grocery.

How does 167 Dominican Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

167 Dominican Deli Grocery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has 167 Dominican Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 167 Dominican Deli Grocery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 167 Dominican Deli Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.