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Montezuma Restaurant

119 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, Montezuma Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Montezuma Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
43
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
47
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Montezuma Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Montezuma Restaurant on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Montezuma Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Montezuma Restaurant.

How does Montezuma Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Montezuma Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Montezuma Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Montezuma Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Montezuma Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Montezuma Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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