La Pecora Bianca

265 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at La Pecora Bianca is still short, with only two visits logged. La Pecora Bianca was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
61
Jul 14, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pecora Bianca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pecora Bianca on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pecora Bianca?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Pecora Bianca.

How does La Pecora Bianca compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Pecora Bianca most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Pecora Bianca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Pecora Bianca have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Pecora Bianca means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.