Lusardi's Restaurant

1494 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Lusardi's Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Lusardi's Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Jul 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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 Lusardi's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lusardi's Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lusardi's Restaurant?

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

How does Lusardi's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Lusardi's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lusardi's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lusardi's 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 Lusardi's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lusardi's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.