The Rugelach Shop

3217 Philip Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rugelach Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rugelach Shop on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does The Rugelach Shop compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Rugelach Shop most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Rugelach Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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