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Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant

221 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2023. On Apr 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to 10 violations previously.

Across the inspection history, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
78
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
39
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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
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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
27
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant.

How does Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & 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.

How often is Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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