K & L Restaurant and Catering Service

3204 3 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

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

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so K & L Restaurant and Catering Service is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

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

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

10F

May 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

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

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Dec 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was K & L Restaurant and Catering Service last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service.

How does K & L Restaurant and Catering Service compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

K & L Restaurant and Catering Service most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has K & L Restaurant and Catering Service's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at K & L Restaurant and Catering Service 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 K & L Restaurant and Catering Service inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, K & L Restaurant and Catering Service is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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