SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

EL RINCON BORICUA.

BEAT. 68/100

622 MELROSE AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected January 2, 2026 · passed with conditions

11 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 2
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
OCT 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
JUL 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
APR 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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