Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar

1731 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Dec 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Oct 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jun 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar.

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

Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Clema Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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