Mario's Pizza

80 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Mario's Pizza stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

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

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Nov 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Feb 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor 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
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
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mario's Pizza on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mario's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mario's Pizza.

How does Mario's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mario's Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mario's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mario's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mario's Pizza 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 Mario's Pizza inspected?

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