Don Pichon Restaurant

359 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10454
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Don Pichon Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 23, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Don Pichon Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Feb 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Nov 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Apr 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pichon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pichon Restaurant on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Pichon Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don Pichon Restaurant.

How does Don Pichon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Don Pichon Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Don Pichon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pichon Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Pichon 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 Don Pichon Restaurant inspected?

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