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Famous Pizza Express

570 Kappock Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Famous Pizza Express, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Famous Pizza Express trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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 worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
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
52
Sep 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70
Apr 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous Pizza Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous Pizza Express on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous Pizza Express?

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

How does Famous Pizza Express compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Famous Pizza Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Famous Pizza Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Pizza Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Famous Pizza Express 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 Famous Pizza Express inspected?

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

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