Grade APizzaNo recent inspection

Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant

221 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 8, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 8, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 17, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	9 (5 critical)
Jul 9, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	12 (7 critical)
May 11, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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