Family's Cafe

2378 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Family's Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. On Sep 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Family's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Apr 29, 2025

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

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

06E

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

Jan 31, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

10B

Dec 2, 2024

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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

06F

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

02B

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

04M

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

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

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family's Cafe on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Family's Cafe.

How does Family's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Family's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Family's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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