Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant

205 West 231 Street, Bronx, NY 10463

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Apr 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Apr 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Sep 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef Rose Caribbean 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.

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