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Other · Mott Haven-Port Morris

GRILL CAFE health grade & inspection history

232 EAST 144 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 1, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 1, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Dec 1, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

GRILL CAFE inspection history

44 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Dec 1, 2025A123Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Oct 22, 2025569Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Oct 22, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

GRILL CAFE on the map

Common questions

GRILL CAFE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GRILL CAFE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 1, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was GRILL CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 1, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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