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Merengue Restaurant

3010 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

Spanish Bedford Park-Fordham North (347) 604-5096

Grade A · as of Mar 4, 2026

Merengue Restaurant was last inspected on March 4, 2026 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

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Score: 13 points (A range)

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

    Official wording (code 10B)

    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.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

    Official wording (code 10E)

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.