Cafe Italia

500 Tiffany Street, Bronx, NY 10474

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cafe Italia has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Cafe Italia's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Jan 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

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

Aug 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

06C

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

06D

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

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

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

10G

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

Apr 9, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

06C

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

06F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

10F

10B

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

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Italia on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Italia?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Italia.

How does Cafe Italia compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cafe Italia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cafe Italia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Italia have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cafe Italia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Italia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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