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Metate Mexican Restaurant

Mexican · 3515 Johnson Avenue · Bronx 10463

A Grade A posted 2024-12-18. The most recent inspection (2026-06-03) scored 23 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-06-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-12-18 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical

2024-05-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—
10FNon-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.—

2024-05-02 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

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No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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4 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 4 restaurants
10 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Spoiled), shared by 4 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Anise, Moon Star Grill, Palace of Japan.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

3515 Johnson Avenue

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