Mexicana Deli Grocery

339 East 204 Street, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mexicana Deli Grocery, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Mexicana Deli Grocery is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Sep 26, 2023
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
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
78
Sep 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexicana Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexicana Deli Grocery on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexicana Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexicana Deli Grocery.

How does Mexicana Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mexicana Deli Grocery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mexicana Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mexicana Deli Grocery 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 Mexicana Deli Grocery 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 Mexicana Deli Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexicana Deli Grocery is inspected roughly once per year on average.