Prova Pizza Bar

89 East 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Prova Pizza Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Prova Pizza Bar's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

04M

10F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

19-06

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 19, 2023

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prova Pizza Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prova Pizza Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prova Pizza Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Prova Pizza Bar.

How does Prova Pizza Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Prova Pizza Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Prova Pizza Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prova Pizza Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Prova Pizza Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Prova Pizza Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prova Pizza Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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