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Grade BCoffee/Tea

Cafe Bronco

2155 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx, 10453

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 28, 2025

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 28, 2025Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Aug 27, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Jul 16, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 23 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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