Grade BSeafood

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

236 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx, 10451

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 14, 2026Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
May 12, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Nov 5, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)
Mar 18, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2
Sep 5, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 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.

  • 66 rodent inspections on record, 27 finding rat activity.

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