Al-Aqsa Restaurant

2109 Starling Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

Indian

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Al-Aqsa Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Aug 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

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.

06A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al-Aqsa Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al-Aqsa Restaurant on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al-Aqsa Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al-Aqsa Restaurant.

How does Al-Aqsa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Al-Aqsa Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Al-Aqsa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al-Aqsa Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al-Aqsa 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.

How often is Al-Aqsa Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al-Aqsa Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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