HALAL MEALS
1521 1/2 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10472
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Result
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Bronx County (The Bronx), NY
Violations (17)
- 03ACritical
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 04JCritical
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 04MCritical
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 04NCritical
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.
- 06CCritical
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.
- 06FCritical
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02GCritical
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.
- 05DCritical
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 04LCritical
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04HCritical
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Bronx County (The Bronx), NY health department. Data refreshed October 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.