MORENA RESTAURANT in University Heights (South) Morris Heights
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025
📍 2151 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10453 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Morena Restaurant in Morris Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, scoring 19 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, with 2 Grade A results and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
MORENA RESTAURANT in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Jan 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Jan 21, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
Nov 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
GRADE A
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Pesticide use not in accorda...
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MORENA RESTAURANT in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MORENA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- MORENA RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 21, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is MORENA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- MORENA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has MORENA RESTAURANT had?
- MORENA RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MORENA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MORENA RESTAURANT was 34 points on November 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MORENA RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. MORENA RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.