American · Mott Haven-Port Morris
Halal Crunchies
262 CYPRESS AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10454
Latest inspection: No letter assigned 46 points · C-range score, not an assigned grade
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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 29 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Jul 25, 2025
Latin American · Mott Haven-Port Morris
CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
710 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
29
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 7% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 17 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT
CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT is a Latin American takeout restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, with rice-and-beans plates, stewed meats, chicken, soups, short ribs, and goat among its documented menu themes. Seating is available for a simple meal, while the counter-service format also suits takeaway. Its broad selection makes it a practical neighborhood stop for familiar Spanish-style cooking. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Score trend
CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT inspection history
16 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Not assigned | 29 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 25, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Not assigned | 20 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 22, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 3 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT on the map
Common questions
CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026 has 29 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jul 25, 2025.
When was CARIDAD EXPRESS RESTAURANT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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