Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant

881 East 134 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant stretching back to 2023. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

08A

Jan 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

10B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Nov 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10B

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

08A

Jun 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

02G

10F

Apr 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant.

How does Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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