PEPPINOS PIZZA in Bronx, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 01/09/25

Bronx, NY - PEPPINOS PIZZA received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 01/09/2025.

Located at 4701 WHITE PLAINS ROAD in the Wakefield area, the establishment serves the local community. The Wakefield neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned certified food protection manager. Inspectors documented: Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.

The second violation involved certified food protection manager. Inspectors documented: Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.

The third violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The fourth violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The fifth violation involved food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE. Improper storage can lead to cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The sixth violation regarded food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 01/09/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.