10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe

256 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, which has been cited five times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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 properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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10B

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.

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Feb 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cold 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.

02G

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

04L

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.

04N

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe.

How does 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 10Th Avenue Pizza & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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