FRESH HOT J PIZZA in Mott Haven Port Morris
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026
📍 514 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Fresh Hot J Pizza in Mott Haven Port Morris holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 10 inspections between 2024 and 2026, with a current score of 30 points. The restaurant has received one Grade A and one Grade C across its inspection history, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
FRESH HOT J PIZZA in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Mar 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of...
Dec 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of...
Dec 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of...
GRADE Z
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
Oct 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of...
GRADE C
Jul 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Es...
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house fli...
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Wiping cloths not stor...
FRESH HOT J PIZZA in Mott Haven Port Morris: News Coverage (1)
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FRESH HOT J PIZZA in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRESH HOT J PIZZA last inspected?
- FRESH HOT J PIZZA was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 40 points.
- What is FRESH HOT J PIZZA's current health grade?
- FRESH HOT J PIZZA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has FRESH HOT J PIZZA had?
- FRESH HOT J PIZZA has 10 health inspections on record from February 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRESH HOT J PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRESH HOT J PIZZA was 40 points on March 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRESH HOT J PIZZA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. FRESH HOT J PIZZA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.