Minato

407 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Nov 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Minato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Minato on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Minato?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Minato.

How does Minato compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Minato most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Minato's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Minato have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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