Merengue Restaurant

3010 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Merengue Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merengue Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merengue Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Merengue Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Merengue Restaurant.

How does Merengue Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Merengue Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Merengue Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.