Patsy's Italian Restaurant

236 West 56 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Patsy's Italian Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
55
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
58
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dec 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patsy's Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patsy's Italian Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patsy's Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Patsy's Italian Restaurant.

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

Patsy's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Patsy's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Patsy's Italian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Patsy's Italian Restaurant 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 Patsy's Italian Restaurant inspected?

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