Pizza Plus

2253 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

Pizza

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Pizza Plus has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Pizza Plus was last inspected on May 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

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

Pizza Plus' latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

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

02B

Sep 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

06D

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

Jun 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

02G

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

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

06D

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

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

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

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

02B

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Plus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Plus on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Plus?

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

How does Pizza Plus compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pizza Plus most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pizza Plus' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Plus have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Plus 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 Pizza Plus inspected?

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

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