La Nonna

134 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Nonna five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
37
May 28, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
43
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Nonna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Nonna on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Nonna?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Nonna.

How does La Nonna compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Nonna most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Nonna's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Nonna have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Nonna 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 La Nonna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Nonna is inspected around two times per year on average.