Cestras Pizza Iii

44 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cestras Pizza Iii has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Cestras Pizza Iii was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after five on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Cestras Pizza Iii's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

08A

10F

Sep 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

08A

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cestras Pizza Iii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cestras Pizza Iii on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cestras Pizza Iii?

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 Cestras Pizza Iii.

How does Cestras Pizza Iii compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cestras Pizza Iii most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cestras Pizza Iii's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cestras Pizza Iii have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cestras Pizza Iii 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 Cestras Pizza Iii inspected?

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

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