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Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant

4640 3 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near five violations each time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
74
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
50
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
67
Feb 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jan 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant.

How does Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fiesta Lounge & 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 Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Lounge & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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