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Noches De Palenque

561 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Noches De Palenque appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2021. Noches De Palenque was last inspected on May 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2026
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
64
Dec 14, 2022
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Nov 16, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noches De Palenque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noches De Palenque on file is from May 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noches De Palenque?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Noches De Palenque.

How does Noches De Palenque compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Noches De Palenque most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Noches De Palenque's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Noches De Palenque have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noches De Palenque 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 Noches De Palenque inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Noches De Palenque is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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