Fontenova Tapas

216 West 242 Street, Bronx, NY 10471
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2020
100
Score
Low Risk

Fontenova Tapas has been inspected three times since 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Fontenova Tapas's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 22, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Fontenova Tapas on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2020
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2019
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Nov 1, 2018
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
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
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fontenova Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fontenova Tapas on file is from Jan 22, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fontenova Tapas?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fontenova Tapas.

How does Fontenova Tapas compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Fontenova Tapas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Fontenova Tapas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fontenova Tapas have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fontenova Tapas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.