Bona Pizza

751 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Bona Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Bona Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jul 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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.
10F
61
Nov 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jun 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bona Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bona Pizza on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bona Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bona Pizza.

How does Bona Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Bona Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Bona Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bona Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bona Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bona Pizza inspected?

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