Wave Hill

675 West 252 Street, Bronx, NY 10471
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Wave Hill, the earliest from 2024. Wave Hill was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Wave Hill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
61
Oct 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wave Hill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wave Hill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wave Hill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wave Hill.

How does Wave Hill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Wave Hill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Wave Hill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wave Hill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wave Hill 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 Wave Hill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wave Hill is inspected around two times per year on average.