Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris
EL TAMALITO
531 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
Latest inspection: Grade A
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 13 points · Aug 4, 2026
Pizza · Mott Haven-Port Morris
RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT health grade & inspection history
553 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 19% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 1 points above the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT
RAY’S PIZZA RESTUARANT is a casual Mott Haven-Port Morris pizzeria serving New York-style slices, rolls, wings, fries, and simple breakfast items. The compact dining area includes tables for eating in, while the menu also fits quick counter stops and takeaway. Pizza is the focus, with familiar sides and sandwiches extending the choices beyond the slice counter. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02CCritical violation
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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
RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT inspection history
Same score as 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.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 5, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 24, 2024 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 02CRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 06CRecorded 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT on the map
Common questions
RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 13 violation points on Aug 4, 2026.
When was RAY'S PIZZA RESTUARANT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 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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