Pugsley Pizza

590 East 191 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Pugsley Pizza four times, with records going back to 2023. Pugsley Pizza was last inspected on Apr 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up five violations, compared to eight violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04K

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

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

02B

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

04H

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

02B

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

06D

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

04K

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

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

08C

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

Mar 4, 2024

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Mar 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04K

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pugsley Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pugsley Pizza on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pugsley Pizza?

Across the inspection record, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pugsley Pizza.

How does Pugsley Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Pugsley Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pugsley Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pugsley 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 Pugsley Pizza inspected?

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

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