EMPANADAS ON THE HILL

GRADE A

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Overview

EMPANADAS ON THE HILL in Norwood received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on May 21, 2025, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
337 EAST GUN HILL ROAD
Bronx, NY 10467
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03I

NYC Health Code Violation 03I

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03I 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 09C

Food contact surface improperly constructed

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized

📋 Code Requirements

Use stainless steel, approved plastics; no wood except cutting boards; smooth, intact surfaces

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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EMPANADAS ON THE HILL — Inspection Questions

Did EMPANADAS ON THE HILL pass their NYC health inspection on May 21, 2025?
EMPANADAS ON THE HILL passed with an A grade on May 21, 2025 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did EMPANADAS ON THE HILL have?
EMPANADAS ON THE HILL 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 03I mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03I (NYC Health Code Violation 03I) 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 03I to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 09C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09C (Food contact surface improperly constructed) is a major violation. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized