The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo)

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo), the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo)?

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 Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo).

How does The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) 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 The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pecking Order (The Bronx Zoo) is inspected around two times per year on average.