Bronx, NY — Angie's Cafe Pizza, located at 2559 3rd Avenue, received a health inspection score of 24 on March 19, 2026, placing it near the upper end of the Grade B range and within four points of the Grade C threshold. The inspection, conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), resulted in one critical violation and no non-critical violations. Inspection data was released publicly on March 23, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation under Code 02B: hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were not maintained at or above 140°F. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, cooked and hot-held foods must be kept at 140°F or higher to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Failure to maintain proper hot-holding temperatures is classified as a critical violation because it directly increases the risk of foodborne illness.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control is a foundational element of food safety regulations governing New York City food service establishments. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that all TCS foods — those requiring time or temperature control to remain safe — be held at specific temperatures: 41°F or below for cold foods, and 140°F or above for hot foods. The FDA Food Code, which the NYC Health Code largely mirrors, identifies improper hot-holding as one of the primary contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks.

A score of 24 reflects a meaningful accumulation of points within the Grade B band. While the restaurant remains above the Grade C threshold of 28, the result indicates areas where food handling practices did not meet regulatory standards at the time of inspection.

Inspection History

Angie's Cafe Pizza has received mixed results across recent inspection cycles:

  • November 21, 2025: Score 26 (Grade B)
  • August 20, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • February 1, 2024: Score 19 (Grade B)
  • January 11, 2023: Score 11 (Grade A)

The restaurant has alternated between Grade A and Grade B results over the past three years. The November 2025 and March 2026 inspections represent back-to-back Grade B scores, with both in the upper portion of the B range. Prior to this period, the establishment held Grade A scores in 2023 and mid-2024.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on the total score received during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Critical violations — those most directly linked to foodborne illness risk — carry higher point values than non-critical violations.

Consumers can view current and historical inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. Inspection grades are required to be posted prominently at restaurant entrances.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Angie's Cafe Pizza including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.