Privity Restaurant & Lounge

1538 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Privity Restaurant & Lounge, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Privity Restaurant & Lounge trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
61
Sep 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
78
Sep 4, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Privity Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Privity Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Privity Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Privity Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Privity Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Privity Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Privity Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Privity Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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