What is John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant's health inspection score?

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 14 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant last inspected?

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant have?

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant has 20 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant safe to eat at?

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant has a safety score of 14/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant serve?

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant

Name: John & Joe Pizzeria & Restaurant
Address: 749 LYDIG AVENUE, Bronx, 10462
Rating: 14

749 LYDIG AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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Ranked #988 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-87

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 13/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (14/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

9 high priority

2 intermediate

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

9 High2 Med

11 total9 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−100 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−100 pts

Risk factor bonus (9× +5)−45 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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