Isla Cafe

1859 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
58
Jul 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isla Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isla Cafe on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Isla Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Isla Cafe.

How does Isla Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Isla Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Isla Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Isla Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Isla Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.