Rob's Kitchen

1752 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Rob's Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Rob's Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rob's Kitchen's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
67
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Oct 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rob's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rob's Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rob's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rob's Kitchen.

How does Rob's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Rob's Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Rob's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rob's Kitchen have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rob's Kitchen 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 Rob's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rob's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.