Marinara

985 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Marinara appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Marinara scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Nov 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

08A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

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

06D

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marinara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marinara on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marinara?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marinara.

How does Marinara compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Marinara most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Marinara's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marinara have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marinara 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 Marinara inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marinara is inspected around two times per year on average.

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