Grade BItalian

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.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 23, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Feb 9, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Aug 27, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 14, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)
Dec 13, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Jul 3, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)
Apr 6, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (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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