Hungry Bird

980 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Hungry Bird appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. Hungry Bird was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up six times.

Hungry Bird's latest score of 61 falls below the Bronx average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
78
Sep 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
37
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Bird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Bird on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Bird?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hungry Bird.

How does Hungry Bird compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Hungry Bird most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Hungry Bird's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Bird have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Bird 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 Hungry Bird inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Bird is inspected around four times per year on average.