M Lounge Restaurant

2362 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, M Lounge Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. M Lounge Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2026

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04M

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

04L

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

04H

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

08A

Sep 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Apr 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

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

08C

Mar 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04H

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

04A

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

04K

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M Lounge Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M Lounge Restaurant on file is from Feb 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M Lounge Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M Lounge Restaurant.

How does M Lounge Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

M Lounge Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has M Lounge Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M Lounge Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M Lounge Restaurant 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 M Lounge Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M Lounge Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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