Bronx House Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2023, Bronx House Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Johns average 69, so Bronx House Pizza trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in individual bags sitting over fill line in top section of reach in cooler at end of cook line by ice machine, per employee lid was left open for less then 1 hour prior, lid closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. pizza sauce (55F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered can over a few feet deep, per label and employee sauce was made yesterday with no additional preparation today.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. pizza sauce (55F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered can over a few feet deep, per label and employee sauce was made yesterday with no additional preparation today.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted garlic butter (98F - Hot Holding) sitting out on counter on cook line, per employee and manager butter sits out on cook line and is usually used up within a few hours, manager placed butter on time control. marinara sauce (129F - Hot Holding) in steam well on make line and by pizza oven, per employee and manager sauce was already heated up an hour ago and place in wells, sauce stirred up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pizza sauce (55F - Cooling overnight) in large plastic covered can over a few feet deep, per label and employee sauce was made yesterday with no additional preparation today. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at end of cook line has a build up of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of lid of ice machine at soda machine at front counter has a build up of mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of large ice machine by mop sink has a build up of lime scale and mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of corn meal and flour in back storage/prep area.
02D-01-5
39
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of pizza sauce on rack in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw pork, removed from original package ing, stored over bags of French fries in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler on cook line on top of other containers. Per manager lid has been consistently open for several hours, lid closed and items moved to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer cleaner sorted on prep table on cook line, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Per cook at location the house sauce has raw egg yolks in it, but the sauce does not state that on the menus. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by pizza oven
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per cook there are raw egg yolks inside house sauce, but it is not identified on menu and there is not consumer advisory anywhere, advisory posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. marinara (66F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 66F); pizza sauce (44F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 44F) all items in covered plastic containers filled over several deep in walk in cooler, per manager all items where made several hours ago, lids removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand wash sink by pizza oven container moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
33
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard for displayed pizzas at front counter missing cover for back of case that is exposed to customers coming up to register that is right next to pizza case. Also racks of pizza dough and flour stored at front counter where customer walk up to without any sneeze guards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: Per operator they were sent the wrong size glass and should have the new glass in a couple of weeks. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pineapple chucks. 2 dented cans of tomato paste.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard for displayed pizzas at front counter missing cover for back of case that is exposed to customers coming up to register that is right next to pizza case. Also racks of pizza dough and flour stored at front counter where customer walk up to without any sneeze guards. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (107F - Hot Holding) in steam well on make line in kitchen, per manager sauce was a heated up on stove top and put in well less then 30 minutes prior, steam well was not turned on, manager turned on well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of soap and cleaner stored over paper towels in cabinet in bathroom.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee refilling seasoning shakers without wearing gloves in kitchen with fake nails and wearing rings and bracelets.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty during inspection, Amos Grey, states they have been a manager for a month and a half and does not have proof of training.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No one has proof of twining for any employees working over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees on site that do not have manager of food handler certification do not have proof of reporting agreement, agreement signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No procedures for assorted pizzas and pizza sauce at front counter, manager filled of procedures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee refilling seasoning shakers without wearing gloves in kitchen with fake nails and wearing rings and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around door frame of large ice machine in back of kitchen.
23-03-4
25
Sep 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the front counter, chemical spray bottle stored on clean speed rack for pizzas. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep line has old food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of a certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection only one food handler training certificate available.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter in the speed rack, chemical spray bottle with blue liquid inside labeled as water. Operator relocated the container to the back chemical storage area to be relabeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of spilled flour on the floor of the prep line closest to the washing machine area.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed behind the dough mixer at the front counter. Operator swept and discarded the dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at the front counter has mold like substance and food debris in the door gaskets. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots. Operator began to clean all door gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
50
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bronx House Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bronx House Pizza on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bronx House Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bronx House Pizza.
How does Bronx House Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Bronx House Pizza most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Johns average of 69.
Has Bronx House Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bronx House Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bronx House Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bronx House Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bronx House Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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