Upside Pizza

20 East 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Upside Pizza. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

May 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Upside Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Upside Pizza on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Upside Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Upside Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Upside Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Upside Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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