EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE in Mott Haven Port Morris
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025
📍 498 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Viejo Gran Cafe in Mott Haven received a Grade A on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has been closed by health inspectors 2 times since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 9 total inspections over that period.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE in Mott Haven Port Morris: Emergency Closures (2)
EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Sep 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Apr 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an appro...
GRADE C
Sep 3, 2024
— 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
Aug 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Establis...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal sys...
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-...
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Mar 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sanitized equipment o...
GRADE A
Sep 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE last inspected?
- EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE was last inspected on September 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE's current health grade?
- EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE 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 EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE had?
- EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE has 9 health inspections on record from September 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE was 60 points on August 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.