ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Mott Haven Port Morris
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
📍 514 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Royal Cafe Restaurant & Bar in Mott Haven holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Tex-Mex restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 4 of its graded inspections since 2024, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equ...
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equ...
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equ...
GRADE A
Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintain...
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Wiping cloths not stor...
Feb 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Non-food contact s...
Feb 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
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ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR last inspected?
- ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR's current health grade?
- ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR had?
- ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR has 7 health inspections on record from February 2024 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR was 31 points on August 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. ROYAL CAFE RESTAURANT & BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.