Grin African American Restaurant

454 East 168 Street, Bronx, NY 10456

African

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Grin African American Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

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

Jan 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

10B

10F

Nov 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grin African American Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grin African American Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grin African American Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grin African American Restaurant.

How does Grin African American Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Grin African American Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Grin African American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Grin African American Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Grin African American Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grin African American Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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