What is The 6's health inspection score?

The 6 has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The 6 last inspected?

The 6 was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The 6 have?

The 6 has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The 6 safe to eat at?

The 6 has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The 6 serve?

The 6 serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The 6

Name: The 6
Address: 1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10472
Rating: 45

1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Poor

Caribbean•Bronx

Ranked #996 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 38% of caribbean restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10472

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

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

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 25

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

4 High4 Med

8 total4 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−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
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
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

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 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

Jul 25

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15-21Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale−2

Base deductions−2 pts

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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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