Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill

2070 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10462

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to seven between inspections.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10B

10F

Nov 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill.

How does Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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