Piccola Cucina

75 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Piccola Cucina stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
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
Jun 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical 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
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
64
Feb 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piccola Cucina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piccola Cucina on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piccola Cucina?

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 Piccola Cucina.

How does Piccola Cucina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Piccola Cucina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Piccola Cucina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Piccola Cucina have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Piccola Cucina 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 Piccola Cucina inspected?

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