Damascus Sweets

677 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Damascus Sweets, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Aug 1, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
61
Jul 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
19-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Damascus Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Damascus Sweets on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Damascus Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Damascus Sweets.

How does Damascus Sweets compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Damascus Sweets most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Damascus Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Damascus Sweets have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Damascus Sweets 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 Damascus Sweets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Damascus Sweets is inspected around two times per year on average.