La Casa De La Morena

1967 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at La Casa De La Morena stretching back to 2023. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting La Casa De La Morena on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

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

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

10F

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

09C

Jun 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casa De La Morena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casa De La Morena on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Casa De La Morena?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casa De La Morena.

How does La Casa De La Morena compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

La Casa De La Morena most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has La Casa De La Morena's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Casa De La Morena have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Casa De La Morena 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 La Casa De La Morena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa De La Morena is inspected around two times per year on average.

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