RUTA 55 RESTAURANT
SCORE: 40 POINTSMonday, December 27, 2021
Address
1318 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10474
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
03B
NYC Health Code Violation 03B
Shellfish not from approved source, improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
⚠️ Why This Matters
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
📋 Code Requirements
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).