The Pizza Block

5677 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The Pizza Block appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so The Pizza Block trails the local norm. 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
Jul 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Mar 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Jan 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pizza Block last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Block on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pizza Block?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Block.

How does The Pizza Block compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

The Pizza Block most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has The Pizza Block's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pizza Block have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Pizza Block 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 The Pizza Block inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Block is inspected roughly once per year on average.