Red Bear Lounge

1480 Mace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Red Bear Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Red Bear Lounge's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
74
Feb 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
15-01
67
Sep 16, 2024
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
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
82
Apr 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Mar 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Bear Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Bear Lounge on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Bear Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Bear Lounge.

How does Red Bear Lounge compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Red Bear Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Red Bear Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Bear Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Bear Lounge 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 Red Bear Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Bear Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.