UNIVERSE CAFE in Morris Park
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 2, 2025
📍 929 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Universe Cafe in Morris Park holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The coffee shop has 3 inspections on record since 2024, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
UNIVERSE CAFE in Morris Park: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Dec 3, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-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
Nov 26, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where r...
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UNIVERSE CAFE in Morris Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was UNIVERSE CAFE last inspected?
- UNIVERSE CAFE was last inspected on July 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is UNIVERSE CAFE's current health grade?
- UNIVERSE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has UNIVERSE CAFE had?
- UNIVERSE CAFE has 3 health inspections on record from November 2024 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at UNIVERSE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at UNIVERSE CAFE was 39 points on November 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has UNIVERSE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. UNIVERSE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.