Plaza Cafe

115 East Mount Eden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Plaza Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to seven.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06E

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dec 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

04A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10B

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

08A

Oct 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plaza Cafe.

How does Plaza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Plaza Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Plaza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Plaza Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Plaza Cafe 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 Plaza Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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