Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe

876 East 225 Street, Bronx, NY 10466

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up three times.

Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe's latest score is in line with the Bronx average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

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

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Sep 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Jun 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10B

Jun 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

05D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe.

How does Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe 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 Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happi Cone Ice Cream and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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