La Vita Pizza Restaurant

1670 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Pizza
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for La Vita Pizza Restaurant. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

La Vita Pizza Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Feb 12, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
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 Vita Pizza Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Vita Pizza Restaurant on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Vita Pizza Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Vita Pizza Restaurant.

How does La Vita Pizza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Vita Pizza Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Vita Pizza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Vita Pizza Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.