Cea Lo Cafe

1003 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Cea Lo Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

Aug 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Jun 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Jan 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10F

Mar 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cea Lo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cea Lo Cafe on file is from Aug 14, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cea Lo Cafe?

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 Cea Lo Cafe.

How does Cea Lo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cea Lo Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cea Lo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cea Lo Cafe 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 Cea Lo Cafe 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 Cea Lo Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cea Lo Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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