Downey's Bar & Grill

5790 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

American

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Downey's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

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 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Dec 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

04H

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downey's Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downey's Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downey's Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downey's Bar & Grill.

How does Downey's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Downey's Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Downey's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Downey's Bar & Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downey's Bar & Grill 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 Downey's Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downey's Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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