Sottocasa Pizzeria

227 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus one before.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
78
Nov 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sottocasa Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sottocasa Pizzeria on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sottocasa Pizzeria?

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 Sottocasa Pizzeria.

How does Sottocasa Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sottocasa Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sottocasa Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sottocasa Pizzeria have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sottocasa Pizzeria 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 Sottocasa Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sottocasa Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.