What is Mottley Kitchen's health inspection score?

Mottley Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mottley Kitchen last inspected?

Mottley Kitchen was last inspected on November 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mottley Kitchen have?

Mottley Kitchen has 17 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mottley Kitchen safe to eat at?

Mottley Kitchen has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mottley Kitchen serve?

Mottley Kitchen serves Moroccan cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mottley Kitchen

Name: Mottley Kitchen
Address: 402 EAST 140 STREET, Bronx, 10454
Rating: 43

402 EAST 140 STREET, Bronx

Last Inspected: 11/28/2025

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Moroccan•Bronx

Ranked #924 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 93% of moroccan restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+37 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 38/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (43/100) 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

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

Jul

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Nov 25

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

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

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

6 High2 Med

8 total5 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.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
06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
03CUnclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.−10
04EToxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jul 25

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

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−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
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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