Tortoise & Hare

6115 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Tortoise & Hare, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tortoise & Hare's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
82
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
78
Jun 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortoise & Hare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortoise & Hare on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortoise & Hare?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tortoise & Hare.

How does Tortoise & Hare compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tortoise & Hare most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tortoise & Hare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortoise & Hare have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortoise & Hare 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 Tortoise & Hare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortoise & Hare is inspected roughly once per year on average.