La Torretta Pizzeria
853 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island, 10310
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 6, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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