BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026
📍 1473 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10472 ·
🍽️ African
Overview
Bravo African Restaurant in the Soundview section of the Bronx has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 33 points, based on 8 inspections between 2023 and 2026. Of those inspections, 1 resulted in Grade A and 1 in Grade C.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Emergency Closures (2)
BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and...
May 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 29
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste r...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 29
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Ef...
GRADE C
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact ra...
Sep 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, wi...
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT last inspected?
- BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 33 points.
- What is BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT 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 BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT had?
- BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from April 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT was 51 points on October 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.