Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar
514 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, 10454
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 20 rodent inspections on record, 12 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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