New Yankee Sk Pizza

1616 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at New Yankee Sk Pizza stretching back to 2022. New Yankee Sk Pizza was last inspected on Apr 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06F

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

Aug 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

08A

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

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

Jan 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

28-06

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

08C

10F

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

08A

Apr 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Yankee Sk Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Yankee Sk Pizza on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Yankee Sk Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Yankee Sk Pizza.

How does New Yankee Sk Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

New Yankee Sk Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has New Yankee Sk Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Yankee Sk Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Yankee Sk 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 New Yankee Sk Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Yankee Sk Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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