Johnny's Reef Restaurant

2 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Johnny's Reef Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Johnny's Reef Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Bronx average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
74
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny's Reef Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnny's Reef Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnny's Reef Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny's Reef Restaurant.

How does Johnny's Reef Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Johnny's Reef Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Johnny's Reef Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Johnny's Reef Restaurant 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 Johnny's Reef Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny's Reef Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.