Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas

1221 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas has been inspected three times since 2024. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

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

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
58
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
74
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas?

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 Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas.

How does Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas 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 Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santi & Tito Empanadas Y Mas is inspected around two times per year on average.