99 Cent Southern Pizza

953 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
Pizza
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at 99 Cent Southern Pizza, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
02G
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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.
10B
78
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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.
02G
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.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 99 Cent Southern Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 99 Cent Southern Pizza on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 99 Cent Southern Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 99 Cent Southern Pizza.

How does 99 Cent Southern Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

99 Cent Southern Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has 99 Cent Southern Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 99 Cent Southern Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 99 Cent Southern Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 99 Cent Southern Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 99 Cent Southern Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.