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Margherita's Mexican Cuisine

945 East 163 Street, Bronx, NY 10459
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Margherita's Mexican Cuisine has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Margherita's Mexican Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Sep 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90
Mar 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
55
Apr 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing; or rop foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margherita's Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margherita's Mexican Cuisine on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margherita's Mexican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Margherita's Mexican Cuisine.

How does Margherita's Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Margherita's Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Margherita's Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Margherita's Mexican Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Margherita's Mexican Cuisine 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 Margherita's Mexican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Margherita's Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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