East Star Restaurant
987 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10459
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 8, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 15, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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