La Pizza Italia

1109 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

La Pizza Italia has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 27, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which La Pizza Italia's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

04L

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

04H

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

06D

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

08A

10F

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 La Pizza Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pizza Italia on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pizza Italia?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Pizza Italia.

How does La Pizza Italia compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Pizza Italia most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Pizza Italia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Pizza Italia have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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