Fresh Hot J Pizza
514 East 138 Street, New York City, NY 10454 · Bronx · Pizza
Passed all 8 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-03-09 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 7
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 dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2026-03-09 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2025-12-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2025-12-15 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2025-10-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 liq
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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 under
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2025-07-22 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 6
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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 under
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2025-06-05 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 under
2024-02-06 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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