Underground Lounge
250 BEDFORD PARK BLVD WEST, Bronx, 10468
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 24, 2025
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.
CriticalFood 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.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
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