What is Bravo African Restaurant's health inspection score?

Bravo African Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 10 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bravo African Restaurant last inspected?

Bravo African Restaurant was last inspected on May 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bravo African Restaurant have?

Bravo African Restaurant has 26 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bravo African Restaurant safe to eat at?

Bravo African Restaurant has a safety score of 10/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Bravo African Restaurant serve?

Bravo African Restaurant serves African cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bravo African Restaurant

Name: Bravo African Restaurant
Address: 1473 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10472
Rating: 10

1473 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 5/11/2026

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0Poor

African•Bronx

Ranked #997 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 62% of african restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-93

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 7/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (10/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

May 2026

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

May 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

6 High1 Med

7 total5 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
10FNon-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.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02CHot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High4 Med

9 total4 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 25

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

4 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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