San Gennaro

2329 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at San Gennaro, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting San Gennaro on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 7, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

Sep 8, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06C

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

06D

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

02B

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

08C

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

10B

Sep 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06C

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

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

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

08C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Gennaro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Gennaro on file is from Sep 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Gennaro?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Gennaro.

How does San Gennaro compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

San Gennaro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has San Gennaro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at San Gennaro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at San Gennaro 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 San Gennaro inspected?

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

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