Famous Famiglia Pizzeria

686 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

Pizza

Last inspected: May 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

10G

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

Dec 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Oct 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

10F

Jun 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

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

06D

Additional nutritional information statement not posted, and/or additional nutritional information not provided.

16E

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous Famiglia Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous Famiglia Pizzeria on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous Famiglia Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Famous Famiglia Pizzeria.

How does Famous Famiglia Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Famous Famiglia Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Famous Famiglia Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Famiglia Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Famous Famiglia Pizzeria 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 Famous Famiglia Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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