Grade ACaribbean

Running Cool Restaurant

2263 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, 10453

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 24, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
May 15, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Jan 30, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Sep 30, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)

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

2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.

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