Grade APizza

Lincoln Hot Pizza

253 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, 10451

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

  • Food 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.

    Critical
  • 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.

  • A 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 14, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Dec 22, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Jan 27, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Dec 16, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Dec 26, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 20 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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