Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar

514 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04H

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

Sep 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Aug 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

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

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

10F

Feb 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02G

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

02B

10B

10F

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar.

How does Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar 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 Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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