Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

65 Metropolitan Oval, Bronx, NY 10462

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar's latest score of 43 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04M

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

06D

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

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

08A

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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04N

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

08A

Mar 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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

04L

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

06D

10B

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

08A

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

10G

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

02B

02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar.

How does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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