Side by Side Pizza & Burek

769 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Side by Side Pizza & Burek, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

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

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10B

Sep 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

02G

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

10F

Jan 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

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

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Side by Side Pizza & Burek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Side by Side Pizza & Burek on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Side by Side Pizza & Burek?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Side by Side Pizza & Burek.

How does Side by Side Pizza & Burek compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Side by Side Pizza & Burek most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Side by Side Pizza & Burek's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Side by Side Pizza & Burek have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Side by Side Pizza & Burek 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 Side by Side Pizza & Burek inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Side by Side Pizza & Burek is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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