Riverdale Second Helping

3532 Johnson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Riverdale Second Helping three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
Oct 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverdale Second Helping last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverdale Second Helping on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverdale Second Helping?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riverdale Second Helping.

How does Riverdale Second Helping compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Riverdale Second Helping most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Riverdale Second Helping's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riverdale Second Helping have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riverdale Second Helping 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 Riverdale Second Helping inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riverdale Second Helping is inspected around two times per year on average.