Brasas Restaurant & Bar

743 East 187 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Brasas Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Brasas Restaurant & Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth 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.
04N
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
67
May 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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.
10B
55
Apr 15, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10F
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.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brasas Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brasas Restaurant & Bar on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brasas Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brasas Restaurant & Bar.

How does Brasas Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Brasas Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Brasas Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasas Restaurant & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brasas Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.