Marko's Pizzeria

25 Waterside Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10010

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Marko's Pizzeria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus eight before.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Sep 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Aug 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

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

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

06D

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marko's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marko's Pizzeria on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marko's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marko's Pizzeria.

How does Marko's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Marko's Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Marko's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marko's Pizzeria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marko's Pizzeria 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 Marko's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marko's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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