Harmony Cafe

250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Harmony Cafe has four inspections in the public record. Harmony Cafe was last inspected on Dec 16, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Harmony Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Dec 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04H

10F

Aug 31, 2022

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

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

May 4, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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 mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harmony Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harmony Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harmony Cafe?

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 Harmony Cafe.

How does Harmony Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Harmony Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Harmony Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harmony Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harmony 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 Harmony Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harmony Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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