Latest inspection: Grade pending 24 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Aug 12, 2024

Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris

RINCONCITO TEPEYAC health grade & inspection history

381 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454

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24
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 16% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 8, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about RINCONCITO TEPEYAC

Rinconcito Tepeyac is a Mexican restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, serving casual Mexican fare with chicken appearing among its core offerings. The neighborhood format is suited to a straightforward meal or takeaway, with familiar dishes rather than an elaborate dining setup. 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 8, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

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

  • 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.

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 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

RINCONCITO TEPEYAC inspection history

Same score as 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 8, 2026Pending244Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 8, 2025Not assigned245Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 12, 2024A102Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 24, 2023Not assigned173Cycle 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

RINCONCITO TEPEYAC on the map

Common questions

RINCONCITO TEPEYAC inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for RINCONCITO TEPEYAC?

The latest comparable inspection on Jul 8, 2026 has 24 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Aug 12, 2024.

When was RINCONCITO TEPEYAC last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 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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