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The Boogie Down Grind Cafe

1200 Seneca Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe stretching back to 2023. The Boogie Down Grind Cafe was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “personal cleanliness is inadequate”, which has been cited three times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Boogie Down Grind Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Oct 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
27
Sep 27, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
86
Aug 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Boogie Down Grind Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe.

How does The Boogie Down Grind Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Boogie Down Grind Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has The Boogie Down Grind Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Boogie Down Grind Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Boogie Down Grind Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Boogie Down Grind Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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