Grade ASeafood

Express Fordham Fried Seafood

161 EAST 188 STREET, Bronx, 10468

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · New York City health department

A 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
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 21, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jun 27, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 10, 2023	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Aug 30, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	7 (3 critical)

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

3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.

Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.