La Pilita Deli Grocery

3866 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at La Pilita Deli Grocery, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

La Pilita Deli Grocery's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jun 22, 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
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pilita Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pilita Deli Grocery on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pilita Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pilita Deli Grocery.

How does La Pilita Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Pilita Deli Grocery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Pilita Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pilita Deli Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Pilita Deli Grocery 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 Pilita Deli Grocery inspected?

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