BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Overview

BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 16, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1473 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10472
Cuisine
African
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10D

NYC Health Code Violation 10D

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on April 16, 2025?
BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on April 16, 2025 with a score of 29 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT have?
BRAVO AFRICAN RESTAURANT had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10D (NYC Health Code Violation 10D) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility