Bronx, NY — Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant, located at 881 East 134th Street in the Bronx, received a score of 22 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 17, 2026. The score falls within the Grade B range and sits six points below the threshold at which a restaurant would receive a Grade C.

Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March visit. The cited violation — Code 10G — relates to deficiencies in the cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment used in food service operations.

While no critical violations were recorded, the single non-critical violation contributed enough to the score to place the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range. A score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C designation.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain proper sanitation procedures for all equipment and utensils that come into contact with food or food surfaces. The FDA Food Code similarly outlines standards for ware washing operations, requiring that equipment be cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent contamination and that sanitizing steps meet established concentration or temperature thresholds.

Dishwashing and ware washing deficiencies are among the more commonly cited categories in New York City restaurant inspections. When sanitizing procedures fall short, there is potential for cross-contamination between service cycles, which is why DOHMH inspectors flag these conditions even when no critical violations are present.

Inspection History

A review of the restaurant's inspection record shows some variability in scores in recent years:

  • January 20, 2026: Score 31
  • November 25, 2024: Score 27 (Grade B)
  • June 20, 2024: Score 18
  • April 10, 2023: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • March 8, 2023: Score 65

The January 2026 inspection produced a score of 31, which falls in the Grade C range, suggesting the establishment had already been navigating elevated scores in recent months before the March re-inspection. The restaurant previously earned a Grade A in April 2023 and a strong score of 18 in June 2024, indicating the current performance represents a decline from earlier results.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is based on inspection scores assigned by DOHMH. Scores reflect the number and severity of violations identified during an unannounced inspection:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that do not receive an A on their initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a final grade is assigned. All inspection records are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov.

Diners seeking additional information on NYC restaurant inspection results can search the DOHMH database by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Walnut Bus Stop Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.