Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant

1215 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

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

Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant.

How does Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant 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 Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pj Bernstein Deli & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.