Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant

1802 Nereid Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. On Aug 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

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

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Jul 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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04N

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

06D

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

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

04A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

02B

10F

Dec 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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03A

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

02B

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

06A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant.

How does Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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