Court Deli Restaurant

96 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Court Deli Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Court Deli Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

04H

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

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Apr 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

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

Jan 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04H

Jan 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

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

04H

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

04K

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

04L

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

10B

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

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Court Deli Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Court Deli Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Court Deli Restaurant?

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 Court Deli Restaurant.

How does Court Deli Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Court Deli Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Court Deli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Court Deli Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Court Deli Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Court Deli Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Court Deli Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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