Aroma Cafe
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx, 10470
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 30, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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