Latest inspection: Grade pending 23 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Jan 27, 2025

American · Mott Haven-Port Morris

MADISON CAFE health grade & inspection history

463 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10455

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23
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 19% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 23, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about MADISON CAFE

Madison Cafe is an American restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, with a classic cafe and diner-style focus. Breakfast and brunch are central to the menu, alongside familiar comfort food and sandwiches, making it a practical choice for an early meal, a casual lunch, or a simple sit-down break. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 23, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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 during active necessary preparation.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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 underneath the unit.

Score trend

MADISON CAFE inspection history

18 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 23, 2026Pending234Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Apr 23, 2026Not assigned418Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 27, 2025A82Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 30, 2024Not assigned194Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 30, 2024Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Feb 20, 2024B254Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 2, 2024Not assigned5110Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 2, 2024Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    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 underneath the unit.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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 during active necessary preparation.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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 dispensed from a sanitary device.

Official location

MADISON CAFE on the map

Common questions

MADISON CAFE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for MADISON CAFE?

The latest comparable inspection on Jun 23, 2026 has 23 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jan 27, 2025.

When was MADISON CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 23, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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