Pizza Italia 1

842 East 180 Street, Bronx, NY 10460

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Pizza Italia 1 has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Apr 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

10F

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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

04M

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

02B

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

04K

Feb 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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

06C

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

Mar 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06A

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Jan 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06A

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

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

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Italia 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Italia 1 on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Italia 1?

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 Pizza Italia 1.

How does Pizza Italia 1 compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Pizza Italia 1 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Pizza Italia 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Italia 1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Italia 1 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 Pizza Italia 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Italia 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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