Rocco's Pizzeria
397 BEDFORD PARK BOULEVARD, Bronx, 10458
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 10, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 35 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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