Caridad Express Restaurant

710 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Caridad Express Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Apr 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Dec 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Sep 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caridad Express Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caridad Express Restaurant on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caridad Express Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caridad Express Restaurant.

How does Caridad Express Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Caridad Express Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Caridad Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caridad Express Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caridad Express 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 Caridad Express Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caridad Express Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.