Morris Park Pizza

656 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Morris Park Pizza stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Morris Park Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
67
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
47
Jun 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morris Park Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morris Park Pizza on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morris Park Pizza?

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

How does Morris Park Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Morris Park Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Morris Park Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Morris Park Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morris Park Pizza 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 Morris Park Pizza inspected?

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