Famous Pop's Pizzas

840 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Famous Pop's Pizzas has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Famous Pop's Pizzas' latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Oct 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Famous Pop's Pizzas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Famous Pop's Pizzas on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Famous Pop's Pizzas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Famous Pop's Pizzas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Famous Pop's Pizzas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Famous Pop's Pizzas have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Famous Pop's Pizzas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.