Cousins' Pizza & Pasta

3579 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cousins' Pizza & Pasta has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

Dec 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Dec 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04L

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

08A

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

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

04L

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

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

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 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

10G

Apr 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Apr 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins' Pizza & Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins' Pizza & Pasta on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousins' Pizza & Pasta?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cousins' Pizza & Pasta.

How does Cousins' Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cousins' Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cousins' Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cousins' Pizza & Pasta 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 Cousins' Pizza & Pasta 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 Cousins' Pizza & Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cousins' Pizza & Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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