Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR Health Inspection Grade
Tex-Mex · 514 East 138th Street, The Bronx, NY 10454
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 17, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 17, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
December 17, 2025
- Date
- December 17, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its September 2024 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR's current NYC health grade?
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR currently has a A grade.
When was Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR last inspected?
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR was last inspected on December 17, 2025.
What was Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR's latest inspection score?
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR have in its latest inspection?
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR located?
Royal Cafe Restaurant & BAR is located at 514 East 138th Street in The Bronx, NY 10454.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50143363
Last updated: July 3, 2026