Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza

52 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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.
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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 Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yankee's 99 Cents Hot Pizza 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 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.