Cafe Bronco

2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Cafe Bronco appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Cafe Bronco's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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.
02G
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
67
Aug 27, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
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
50
Jul 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Bronco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bronco on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Bronco?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bronco.

How does Cafe Bronco compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cafe Bronco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cafe Bronco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Bronco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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