Diego's Pizza & Restaurant

1995 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Diego's Pizza & Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

May 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08C

Mar 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diego's Pizza & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diego's Pizza & Restaurant on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diego's Pizza & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Diego's Pizza & Restaurant.

How does Diego's Pizza & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Diego's Pizza & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Diego's Pizza & Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Diego's Pizza & Restaurant 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 Diego's Pizza & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Diego's Pizza & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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