LOVE & SOUL FOOD in Norwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025
📍 4 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx, NY 10467 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Love & Soul Food in Norwood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since inspections began. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points, though it has received mixed results across 6 inspections in 2025, including 1 prior Grade C result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LOVE & SOUL FOOD in Norwood: Emergency Closures (2)
LOVE & SOUL FOOD in Norwood: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
GRADE C
Apr 15, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Apr 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 90
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intac...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 90
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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq...
Feb 18, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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LOVE & SOUL FOOD in Norwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LOVE & SOUL FOOD last inspected?
- LOVE & SOUL FOOD was last inspected on September 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is LOVE & SOUL FOOD's current health grade?
- LOVE & SOUL FOOD currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LOVE & SOUL FOOD been closed by NYC Health?
- LOVE & SOUL FOOD 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 LOVE & SOUL FOOD had?
- LOVE & SOUL FOOD has 6 health inspections on record from February 2025 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LOVE & SOUL FOOD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LOVE & SOUL FOOD was 90 points on April 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.