Pitusa Bakery
831 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, 10455
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 5, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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