Bronx, NY — 5 Star Pizza, located at 295 East Gun Hill Road, received a Grade B following a New York City health inspection conducted on March 23, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 21, placing the restaurant near the upper boundary of the B range and within seven points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the March visit:

  • Code 04A: A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) was not held by a manager or supervisor of food operations at the time of inspection.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to have at least one certified food protection manager on site during operating hours. The Food Protection Certificate is issued by DOHMH following completion of an approved food safety course and examination. Its absence is classified as a critical violation because supervisory knowledge of safe food handling practices is considered a foundational safeguard against foodborne illness.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's local regulations, identifies certified food protection managers as a key control measure in preventing contamination and improper food handling. NYC Health Code Article 81-17 specifically requires that a certified individual be present and identifiable to inspectors during any inspection.

A score of 21 falls within the Grade B band (14–27 points) but is close to the 28-point threshold that would trigger a Grade C. Establishments scoring in the upper B range are typically subject to re-inspection within a defined window to determine their posted grade. The single critical violation contributed meaningfully to the overall score.

Inspection History

5 Star Pizza has undergone multiple inspections over recent years. The record shows a variable scoring pattern:

  • September 16, 2025: Score 41
  • June 18, 2025: Score not recorded
  • June 17, 2025: Score 33 (Grade Z)
  • January 14, 2025: Score 24
  • October 10, 2023: Score 23 (Grade B)
  • October 18, 2022: Score 12

The restaurant previously scored a 12 in October 2022, which falls within the Grade A range. More recent inspections reflect elevated scores, including a 41 in September 2025 and a 33 in June 2025. The current score of 21 represents an improvement over those results but remains above the Grade A cutoff.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City posts letter grades in restaurant windows based on inspection scores assigned by DOHMH:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Establishments that do not receive an A on initial inspection are re-inspected, and the resulting score determines the grade that must be publicly posted.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for 5 Star Pizza including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.