The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus

3718 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
90
Feb 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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 worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus.

How does The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Corner Cafe & Bakery, Pizza Plus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.