TAMAL EXPRESS in University Heights (South) Morris Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025
📍 70 WEST 183 STREET, Bronx, NY 10453 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Fordham Road
Overview
Tamal Express in the Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2024, earning Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
TAMAL EXPRESS in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned aft...
May 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food preparation area, food storag...
GRADE A
May 1, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
TAMAL EXPRESS in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAMAL EXPRESS last inspected?
- TAMAL EXPRESS was last inspected on July 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is TAMAL EXPRESS's current health grade?
- TAMAL EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TAMAL EXPRESS had?
- TAMAL EXPRESS has 3 health inspections on record from May 2024 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAMAL EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAMAL EXPRESS was 47 points on May 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TAMAL EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. TAMAL EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.