Sammy's Original Shrimp Box

64 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Sammy's Original Shrimp Box was last inspected on Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sammy's Original Shrimp Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sammy's Original Shrimp Box on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sammy's Original Shrimp Box?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sammy's Original Shrimp Box.

How does Sammy's Original Shrimp Box compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Sammy's Original Shrimp Box most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Sammy's Original Shrimp Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sammy's Original Shrimp Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sammy's Original Shrimp Box means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.