San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina

1559 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
74
Sep 20, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
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
58
Jun 8, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina?

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 San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina.

How does San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina 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 San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina is inspected around two times per year on average.