Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food

361 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Pizza
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jun 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food.

How does Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food 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 Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tepangos Pizza & Mexican Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.