JUL 14
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
NYC Health Dept
236 EAST 161 STREET · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 25 points (May 2026). Up from 5 points at the prior graded inspection.
5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
MAY 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
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 under
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
NOV 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 under
Filth 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 fl
Thawing procedure improper.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
MAR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 under
SEP 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth 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 fl
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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