3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA

GRADE Z

Friday, March 27, 2026

Overview

3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA in Longwood underwent a NYC health inspection on March 27, 2026 and scored 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
554A PROSPECT AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10455
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA — Inspection Questions

Did 3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA pass their NYC health inspection on March 27, 2026?
3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA underwent inspection on March 27, 2026 with a score of 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did 3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA have?
3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants