Blazin Chicken & Gyro
16 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx, 10452
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 28, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general 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 underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance Inspection | 14 (8 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 56 rodent inspections on record, 22 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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