Golden Ring

4342 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Golden Ring has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

08A

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

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Apr 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

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

May 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 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

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

Misbranded and labeling

22F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Ring last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Ring on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Ring?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Ring.

How does Golden Ring compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Golden Ring most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Golden Ring's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Ring have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Ring 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 Golden Ring inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Ring is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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