Villa Maria Pizzeria

2440 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Villa Maria Pizzeria has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Villa Maria Pizzeria's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
64
Jan 26, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-10
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
67
Aug 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villa Maria Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villa Maria Pizzeria on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villa Maria Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villa Maria Pizzeria.

How does Villa Maria Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Villa Maria Pizzeria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Villa Maria Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Villa Maria Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Villa Maria Pizzeria 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 Villa Maria Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Maria Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.