Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza

52 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Bronx restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
78
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 4, 2024
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
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
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza?

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 Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza.

How does Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza 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 Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.