FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Overview

FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on May 1, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2344 ARTHUR AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10458
Cuisine
Italian
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
11 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04K

Evidence of Rats Present in Facility

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.

📋 Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Close affected areas, Professional extermination within 24 hours, Clean/sanitize with 10% bleach solution, Discard ALL contaminated food, Seal holes over 1/2 inch, Remove food/water sources, Install bait stations, May require closure.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE — Inspection Questions

Did FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE pass their NYC health inspection on May 1, 2025?
FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE was closed by the health department on May 1, 2025 with a score of 33 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE have?
FUNICI A'PIZZA & O'CCAFFE 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 04K mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04K (Evidence of Rats Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Rat droppings, gnaw marks, burrows, or live rats observed in facility. SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.