Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill

1785 Nereid Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill has five inspections in the public record. Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill was last inspected on Feb 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Jul 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

May 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

May 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

May 13, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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05D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill?

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 Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill.

How does Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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