La Pecora Bianca
359 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10024
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 26 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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