John's of 12Th Street

302 East 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

John's of 12Th Street appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting John's of 12Th Street on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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

10G

Mar 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

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

10G

Jun 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04L

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

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's of 12Th Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's of 12Th Street on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does John's of 12Th Street compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

John's of 12Th Street most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has John's of 12Th Street's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at John's of 12Th Street have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John's of 12Th Street 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 John's of 12Th Street inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John's of 12Th Street is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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