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BRONX HOUSE PIZZA

4205 LAKE MARY BLVD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 4073239222

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903568
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects in dishwashing area
High priority/35A-02-7
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022041103Aug 17, 2022Jan 6, 2023$200
4--2019024369Apr 1, 2019Jun 19, 2019$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects in dishwashing area
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked chicken portions 48F, per operator less than 90 minutes stored above fill line in reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of microwave -meat slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -around hood in rear kitchen -over dishwashing area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee red drink bottle stored on reach-in cooler cutting board, operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee lunch bag and sweater stored on shelves above clean dishes, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of bread stored on floor in rear kitchen, operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4
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Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut romaine lettuce 65F, stored double paned in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white and green cutting boards stained in rear kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear hallway door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment in rear kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -floor
Basic/14-69-4
Slow draining water in handwash sink. -in men's bathroom, operator cleared
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Time Extended/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Time Extended
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator attempted to prime sanitizer line, retested 0ppm, operator called for repairs
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Tested 2x, 0ppm Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Time Extended
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between salad reach-in cooler and prep sink, operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off cooking equipment, operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator attempted to prime sanitizer line, retested 0ppm, operator called for repairs
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced mozzarella cheese 50F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -ricotta cheese 50F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on pizza prep table, operator returned to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used to store ladlel, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of canned tomatoes stored on floor, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between salad reach-in cooler and prep sink, operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off cooking equipment, operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored on floor, operator relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic herb butter 103f - cook employee states using a time plan. No time marking available. Manager states will add to time plan. WALK IN COOLER - marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding); - pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Chef states less than 4 hours. Advised to put into freezer for rapid cooling
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at server station
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice, garlic herb butter.. provided blank forms
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - ice buildup up on sprinkler head inside walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs stored on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash temping at 50F per operator make table was open during lunch. Advised operator to move egg wash to bottom of reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored at expedite window at front counter
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on pipes at walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make tables at cooks line In use tong stored on oven door handle
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders at reach in freezer on cooks line not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at pizza station
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers with no label
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler; cheese (38-58F - Cold Holding); pasta (40-56F - Cold Holding) items were over filled operator removed excess returned to the walk in cooler for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sauce not time stamped, operator corrected
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Mixer not cleaned after use
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A 60 day call back inspection will be required
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasa, wings not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Door to the walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.tile chipped at the dish area drain
Basic/36-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -remove the packing film on the interior doors of the pizza station
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at the pizza station
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.