Puglia

189 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Apr 20, 2023
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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puglia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puglia on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Puglia compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Puglia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Puglia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puglia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Puglia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.