Zia Maria Little Italy
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2023, Zia Maria Little Italy has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Zia Maria Little Italy's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Sep 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
33
Jun 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
39
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zia Maria Little Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zia Maria Little Italy on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zia Maria Little Italy?
Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zia Maria Little Italy.
How does Zia Maria Little Italy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Zia Maria Little Italy most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Zia Maria Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zia Maria Little Italy have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zia Maria Little Italy 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 Zia Maria Little Italy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zia Maria Little Italy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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