Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) Health Inspection Grade
American · 2300 Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY 10460
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
31
Last inspection
June 10, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 4
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 10, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 10, 2026
- Date
- June 10, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2024 and June 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its June 2023 score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo)'s latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo)'s current NYC health grade?
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) last inspected?
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) was last inspected on June 10, 2026.
What was Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo)'s latest inspection score?
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo)'s latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) have in its latest inspection?
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) located?
Dancing Crane Cafe (bx Zoo) is located at 2300 Southern Boulevard in The Bronx, NY 10460.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40793858
Last updated: June 26, 2026