Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo)
2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx, 10460
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 20, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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