Cooler Runnings Vegetarian Grill
1785 NEREID AVENUE, Bronx, 10466
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 3, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| May 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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