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Piccolo Cafe

313 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10023

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 24, 2020 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 24, 2020

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 24, 2020Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Nov 15, 2019Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Oct 22, 2018Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection0
May 17, 2018Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Apr 19, 2018Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 12, 2018Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection1
Mar 15, 2018Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1
Dec 27, 2017Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Oct 13, 2017Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Jul 26, 2017Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×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×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 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.

  • 24 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.

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