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Ruta 55 Restaurant

Spanish · 1318 Lafayette Avenue · Bronx 10474

A Grade A posted 2026-05-07 (score 9)

Inspection history

2026-05-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2026-03-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-08-16 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2023-12-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
04NFilth 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

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GRADE C

4 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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1318 Lafayette Avenue

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