Red Bear Lounge

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

The most recent public health inspection for RED BEAR LOUNGE, located at 1480 Mace Avenue in Bronx, NY, was conducted on April 15, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the sanitation of food contact surfaces, along with three minor violations. These included issues with non-food contact surfaces, and improper pesticide use and storage.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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