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The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine

3432 Wilson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

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.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Mar 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
45
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
32
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Mar 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine.

How does The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine 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 The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Palms West Indian & American Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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