Pasta Eater

9 East 17 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Pasta Eater has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Pasta Eater's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

10G

Jun 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Jul 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pasta Eater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pasta Eater on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pasta Eater?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pasta Eater.

How does Pasta Eater compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pasta Eater most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pasta Eater's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pasta Eater have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pasta Eater means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pasta Eater inspected?

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

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