The Grotto Pizza

69 New Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Grotto Pizza three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting The Grotto Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grotto Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grotto Pizza on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grotto Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grotto Pizza.

How does The Grotto Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Grotto Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Grotto Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Grotto Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Grotto Pizza 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 The Grotto Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grotto Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.