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2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen

72 Nassau Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after five on the prior visit.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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.
06C
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
70
Aug 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
After 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.
02H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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.
06C
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
37
Mar 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Mar 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
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.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen.

How does 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 2 Bros Pizza / Carmens Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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