Sidebar Cafe

891 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
Other
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Sidebar Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Sidebar Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Bronx average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
Jan 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sidebar Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sidebar Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sidebar Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sidebar Cafe.

How does Sidebar Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Sidebar Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Sidebar Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sidebar Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sidebar Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.