Mike's Deli
2344 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx, 10458
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 23, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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.
- 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.
- 43 rodent inspections on record, 11 finding rat activity.
- 24 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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