Nefer Book Cafe
694 EAST 241 STREET, Bronx, 10470
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (13 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 28, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 43 rodent inspections on record, 29 finding rat activity.
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