Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida

1561 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited one time.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida.

How does Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De Vida means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.