Madison Cafe

126 East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

American

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Madison Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Madison Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

10G

Dec 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madison Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madison Cafe on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Madison Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Madison Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Madison Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madison Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Madison Cafe 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 Madison Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madison Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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