Lincoln Hot Pizza

253 East 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Lincoln Hot Pizza stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

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

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

03C

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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Dec 26, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08C

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

02B

06A

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lincoln Hot Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Hot Pizza on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lincoln Hot Pizza?

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

How does Lincoln Hot Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lincoln Hot Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lincoln Hot Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lincoln Hot Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lincoln Hot Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lincoln Hot Pizza inspected?

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

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