PITUSA BAKERY in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 831 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Pitusa Bakery in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections dating back to 2022, the bakery has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
PITUSA BAKERY in Melrose: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning pr...
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordan...
GRADE A
May 27, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Feb 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Nuisance created or allowed to ...
Feb 22, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
Violations:
22A
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PITUSA BAKERY in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PITUSA BAKERY last inspected?
- PITUSA BAKERY was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is PITUSA BAKERY's current health grade?
- PITUSA BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PITUSA BAKERY had?
- PITUSA BAKERY has 8 health inspections on record from February 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PITUSA BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PITUSA BAKERY was 30 points on February 22, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PITUSA BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. PITUSA BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.