Grade ASpanish

Chef Rose Caribbean Restaurant

205 WEST 231 STREET, Bronx, 10463

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 1, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Dec 30, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Apr 24, 2024	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Apr 3, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Sep 26, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection	1

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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