Latest inspection: No letter assigned 45 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Dec 31, 2025

Coffee/Tea · Mott Haven-Port Morris

NOURISH CAFE health grade & inspection history

141 ALEXANDER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10454

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45
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 2% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 33 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 22, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about NOURISH CAFE

Nourish Cafe is a coffee and tea spot in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, with a menu that extends into freshly prepared comfort food, refreshing juices, desserts, and drinks. Its cafe format suits a casual breakfast, midday stop, or relaxed meal with a broader selection than beverages alone. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 22, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical 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.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 05F
    Critical violation

    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

  • 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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

NOURISH CAFE inspection history

32 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.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 22, 2026Not assigned456Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 31, 2025A134Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 21, 2025Not assigned497Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 17, 2025Not assigned72Pre-permit (Non-operational) / 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 05D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Official location

NOURISH CAFE on the map

Common questions

NOURISH CAFE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for NOURISH CAFE?

The latest comparable inspection on Jul 22, 2026 has 45 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 Dec 31, 2025.

When was NOURISH CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 22, 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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