African Home Restaurant

2028 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

African

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

African Home Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Oct 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was African Home Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at African Home Restaurant on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at African Home Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at African Home Restaurant.

How does African Home Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

African Home Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has African Home Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at African Home Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at African Home Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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