Morelos Deli & Fruit

6 Cebra Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Morelos Deli & Fruit appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Staten Island restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
52
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 Morelos Deli & Fruit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morelos Deli & Fruit on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morelos Deli & Fruit?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morelos Deli & Fruit.

How does Morelos Deli & Fruit compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Morelos Deli & Fruit most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Morelos Deli & Fruit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Morelos Deli & Fruit have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morelos Deli & Fruit 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 Morelos Deli & Fruit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morelos Deli & Fruit is inspected around two times per year on average.