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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

236 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “dishwashing and ware washing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
61
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 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
90
Sep 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
May 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50

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 Nov 5, 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, “dishwashing and ware washing” 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 61 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 six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar 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 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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