D'morena Restaurant Corp
899 EAST 169 STREET, Bronx, 10459
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 3, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 40 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
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