Petrarca

34 White Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Petrarca three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
61
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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 Petrarca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petrarca on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petrarca?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Petrarca.

How does Petrarca compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Petrarca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Petrarca have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petrarca 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 Petrarca inspected?

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