Roy's Restaurnt & Bar

880 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Roy's Restaurnt & Bar five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Roy's Restaurnt & Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
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
61
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
37
Jun 14, 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roy's Restaurnt & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roy's Restaurnt & Bar on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roy's Restaurnt & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roy's Restaurnt & Bar.

How does Roy's Restaurnt & Bar compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Roy's Restaurnt & Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Roy's Restaurnt & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Roy's Restaurnt & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roy's Restaurnt & Bar 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 Roy's Restaurnt & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roy's Restaurnt & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.