Yankee Hot Pizza & Empanadas
1603 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10472
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 18, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 34 rodent inspections on record, 11 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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