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La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill

2067 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
American
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74
Dec 5, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50
Feb 1, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
32
Oct 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64
Aug 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill.

How does La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill 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 La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Amistad Pizzeria & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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