BLIMPIE in Castle Hill Unionport
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 16, 2025
📍 2200 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
Blimpie at Castle Hill Unionport in the Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Despite this strong current grade, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 7 total inspections over that period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
BLIMPIE in Castle Hill Unionport: Emergency Closures (2)
BLIMPIE in Castle Hill Unionport: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
May 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
GRADE P
Oct 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 pac...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Violations:
02H
GRADE A
Jul 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigera...
Jul 6, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a Food Service Establishment (FSE) or Non-retail Food Processing Establishment (NRFP) not available.
Violations:
18-01
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BLIMPIE in Castle Hill Unionport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLIMPIE last inspected?
- BLIMPIE was last inspected on May 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is BLIMPIE's current health grade?
- BLIMPIE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BLIMPIE been closed by NYC Health?
- BLIMPIE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BLIMPIE had?
- BLIMPIE has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLIMPIE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLIMPIE was 65 points on September 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.