Cka Ka Qellu

2321 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cka Ka Qellu five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Feb 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

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

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

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

02B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Aug 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cka Ka Qellu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cka Ka Qellu on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cka Ka Qellu?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cka Ka Qellu.

How does Cka Ka Qellu compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cka Ka Qellu most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cka Ka Qellu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cka Ka Qellu have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cka Ka Qellu 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 Cka Ka Qellu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cka Ka Qellu is inspected around two times per year on average.

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