Sammy's Fishbox

41 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sammy's Fishbox stretching back to 2022. On Dec 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Sammy's Fishbox on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Nov 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Apr 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sammy's Fishbox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sammy's Fishbox on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sammy's Fishbox?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sammy's Fishbox.

How does Sammy's Fishbox compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Sammy's Fishbox most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Sammy's Fishbox's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sammy's Fishbox have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sammy's Fishbox 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 Sammy's Fishbox inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sammy's Fishbox is inspected roughly once per year on average.