Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More

131 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Oct 11, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Aug 31, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More.

How does Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More 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 Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Caribbean Buffet & More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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