M & R Deli & Hero Shop

1200 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

M & R Deli & Hero Shop has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

M & R Deli & Hero Shop's latest score of 74 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
78
Nov 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Nov 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Apr 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & R Deli & Hero Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & R Deli & Hero Shop on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & R Deli & Hero Shop?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at M & R Deli & Hero Shop.

How does M & R Deli & Hero Shop compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

M & R Deli & Hero Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has M & R Deli & Hero Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at M & R Deli & Hero Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M & R Deli & Hero Shop 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 & R Deli & Hero Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & R Deli & Hero Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.