Mg 54 Bar and Lounge

1546 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mg 54 Bar and Lounge three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 17, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 17, 2024

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 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

04A

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

04L

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Sep 30, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04M

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

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

08A

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

08C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mg 54 Bar and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mg 54 Bar and Lounge on file is from May 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mg 54 Bar and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mg 54 Bar and Lounge.

How does Mg 54 Bar and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mg 54 Bar and Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mg 54 Bar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mg 54 Bar and Lounge 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 Mg 54 Bar and Lounge 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 Mg 54 Bar and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mg 54 Bar and Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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