Blimpie Twin Donut

196 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
American
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Blimpie Twin Donut on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
82
Jul 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blimpie Twin Donut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blimpie Twin Donut on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blimpie Twin Donut?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blimpie Twin Donut.

How does Blimpie Twin Donut compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Blimpie Twin Donut most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Blimpie Twin Donut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blimpie Twin Donut have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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