Ray's Cafe and Restaurant

205 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ray's Cafe and Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Jul 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Apr 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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 Ray's Cafe and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray's Cafe and Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Ray's Cafe and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Ray's Cafe and Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Ray's Cafe and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ray's Cafe and Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ray's Cafe and 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 Ray's Cafe and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ray's Cafe and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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