LA SORPRESA in University Heights (North) Fordham
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025
📍 12 EAST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx, NY 10468 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Fordham Road
Overview
LA SORPRESA in the Bronx currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, with a mixed grade record across 6 inspections that includes 1 prior Grade C result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LA SORPRESA in University Heights (North) Fordham: Emergency Closures (2)
LA SORPRESA in University Heights (North) Fordham: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
GRADE C
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jan 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
GRADE P
Oct 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 incl...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
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LA SORPRESA in University Heights (North) Fordham: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA SORPRESA last inspected?
- LA SORPRESA was last inspected on March 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA SORPRESA's current health grade?
- LA SORPRESA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LA SORPRESA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA SORPRESA 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 LA SORPRESA had?
- LA SORPRESA has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA SORPRESA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA SORPRESA was 74 points on October 4, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.