KING GRILL RESTAURANT in Morrisania
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 24, 2025
📍 855 EAST 169 STREET, Bronx, NY 10459 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
King Grill Restaurant in Morrisania has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation following a score of 22 points on its most recent inspection, with 2 Grade C results among its 9 inspections on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
KING GRILL RESTAURANT in Morrisania: Emergency Closures (2)
KING GRILL RESTAURANT in Morrisania: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
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...
Oct 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
Apr 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
May 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish ...
May 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food...
GRADE C
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10D
Apr 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
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KING GRILL RESTAURANT in Morrisania: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KING GRILL RESTAURANT last inspected?
- KING GRILL RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 24, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is KING GRILL RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- KING GRILL RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KING GRILL RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- KING GRILL 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 KING GRILL RESTAURANT had?
- KING GRILL RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2025. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KING GRILL RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KING GRILL RESTAURANT was 37 points on May 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.