Franco's

295 East 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
American
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Franco's has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “sanitized equipment or utensil” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Franco's trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
74
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
86
May 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Franco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Franco's on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Franco's?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Franco's.

How does Franco's compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Franco's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Franco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Franco's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Franco's 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 Franco's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Franco's is inspected around two times per year on average.