Salsa Zone

370 East 146 Street, Bronx, NY 10455
American
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Salsa Zone stretching back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 7, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Salsa Zone's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Salsa Zone on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
86
May 25, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Jun 16, 2017
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
61
Oct 8, 2016
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toxic chemical improperly labeled, stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salsa Zone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salsa Zone on file is from Jun 7, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salsa Zone?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salsa Zone.

How does Salsa Zone compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Salsa Zone most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Salsa Zone's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsa Zone have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salsa Zone means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.