North Star Cafe
850 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, 10460
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 24, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 22, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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