Scarr's Pizza

35 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Scarr's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2023. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Scarr's Pizza on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

06D

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

May 17, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06F

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

02B

Mar 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

02B

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

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

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

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

08A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sep 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scarr's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scarr's Pizza on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scarr's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scarr's Pizza.

How does Scarr's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Scarr's Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Scarr's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Scarr's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Scarr's Pizza 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 Scarr's Pizza inspected?

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

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