Bedford Pizza Cafe

380 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bedford Pizza Cafe has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Bedford Pizza Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Feb 9, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Aug 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

02G

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

Apr 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bedford Pizza Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bedford Pizza Cafe on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bedford Pizza Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bedford Pizza Cafe.

How does Bedford Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Bedford Pizza Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Bedford Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bedford Pizza Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bedford Pizza Cafe 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 Bedford Pizza Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bedford Pizza Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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