Pita Press / Cedar Local

25 Cedar Street, Manhattan, NY 10005

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Pita Press / Cedar Local has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

10G

Dec 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Oct 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Dec 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Press / Cedar Local last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Press / Cedar Local on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pita Press / Cedar Local?

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 Pita Press / Cedar Local.

How does Pita Press / Cedar Local compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pita Press / Cedar Local most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pita Press / Cedar Local's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pita Press / Cedar Local 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 Pita Press / Cedar Local 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 Pita Press / Cedar Local inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Press / Cedar Local is inspected around two times per year on average.

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