Underground Lounge

250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468
American
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Underground Lounge, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 24, 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.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Underground Lounge's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
55
Jan 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Underground Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Underground Lounge on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Underground Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Underground Lounge.

How does Underground Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Underground Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Underground Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Underground Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Underground Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.