Bronx, NY — Adobo Mexican Grill, a Mexican restaurant located at 352 East 149th Street in the Bronx, received a score of 43 points during a health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. Inspectors documented one critical violation involving fly activity in the establishment, along with two non-critical violations related to drainage and pest-conducive conditions.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 11, 2026. The action recorded was that violations were cited in the areas identified during the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

The most significant finding was a critical violation for the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in the establishment's food and non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies. The presence of these pests in areas where food is prepared or stored represents a direct food safety concern, as flies can transfer bacteria and other pathogens to food surfaces and ingredients.

Inspectors also cited two non-critical violations:

The first non-critical violation involved the lack of anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices where required, along with findings that equipment or floors were not properly drained, and that condensation or liquid waste was being improperly disposed of. These drainage issues can create standing water, which attracts pests and creates unsanitary conditions in food preparation environments.

The second non-critical violation noted that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This citation indicates that structural or environmental conditions within the restaurant may be providing shelter or attracting pests beyond the fly activity already documented.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain sanitary conditions that prevent pest activity and ensure the safe handling, preparation, and storage of food. The presence of flies in food areas is considered a critical violation because of the documented risk of pathogen transmission. The FDA Food Code similarly classifies pest activity in food service environments as a priority concern requiring immediate corrective action.

Drainage and plumbing issues, while cited as non-critical in this inspection, contribute to conditions that sustain pest populations. Anti-siphonage and back-flow prevention devices are required to prevent contaminated water from entering the clean water supply, a public health safeguard mandated under both city and federal plumbing codes applicable to food establishments.

Conditions conducive to pest harborage — such as gaps in walls, accumulated debris, or improper food storage — are frequently cited alongside active pest findings, as they represent the underlying environmental factors that allow pest populations to establish themselves.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for this establishment. The February 9, 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection on file. This may indicate that the restaurant is a relatively new establishment or that prior records are not available in the current dataset.

  • February 9, 2026: Score 43 (Grade C), violations cited

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

NYC restaurant inspection scores are based on a points system, where lower scores indicate fewer violations:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 43 places Adobo Mexican Grill well within Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and potentially achieve a lower score.

Consumers can look up the most current inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspections are conducted and data is processed. Inspection scores reflect conditions observed on the specific date of inspection and may not represent current conditions if corrective actions have since been taken.

More About This Restaurant

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