Los Balbuena Restaurant

2376 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Los Balbuena Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Los Balbuena Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Feb 7, 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
Dec 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Balbuena Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Balbuena Restaurant on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Balbuena Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Balbuena Restaurant.

How does Los Balbuena Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Los Balbuena Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Los Balbuena Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Balbuena Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Balbuena Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Los Balbuena Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Balbuena Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.