PASQUALE'S RIGOLETTO RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

2311 ARTHUR AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Feb 2025. Reopened Mar 2025.

10 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Feb 2025.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on February 18, 2025. Reopened March 14, 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
50
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Sanitation
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
AUG 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAR 14
2025
PASS 1 violation
Not Critical Sanitation
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
MAR 10
2025
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
MAR 3
2025
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
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
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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FEB 18
2025
FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Pest Activity
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
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Plumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
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
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAY 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
MAY 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Plumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Critical Food Temperature
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
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Not Critical Sanitation
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

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