Caridad & Louie's Restaurant

1660 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Caridad & Louie's Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bronx restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
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
78
May 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations.
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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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
41
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caridad & Louie's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caridad & Louie's Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caridad & Louie's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caridad & Louie's Restaurant.

How does Caridad & Louie's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Caridad & Louie's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caridad & Louie's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caridad & Louie's 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 & Louie's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caridad & Louie's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.