Nikkol's Bar and Lounge

1507 Silver Street, Bronx, NY 10461

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Nikkol's Bar and Lounge appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitized equipment or utensil”, which has been cited three times.

Nikkol's Bar and Lounge's latest score of 45 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06E

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

06B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

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

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

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Nov 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

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

06E

Sep 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

05H

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

06D

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

06E

10B

Jun 7, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

05H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

19-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikkol's Bar and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikkol's Bar and Lounge on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikkol's Bar and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nikkol's Bar and Lounge.

How does Nikkol's Bar and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Nikkol's Bar and Lounge most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Nikkol's Bar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nikkol's Bar and Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nikkol's Bar and Lounge 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 Nikkol's Bar and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nikkol's Bar and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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