$1.50 Pizza & Empanadas
558 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan, 10033
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 32 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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