Famous Joe's Pizza

7 Carmine Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Famous Joe's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “dishwashing and ware washing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Famous Joe's Pizza on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

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

10E

Oct 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

10G

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous Joe's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous Joe's Pizza on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Famous Joe's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Famous Joe's Pizza.

How does Famous Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Famous Joe's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Famous Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Joe's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Famous Joe's Pizza 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 Joe's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Joe's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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