Grade APizza
Sams Famous Pizza
150 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, 10029
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 14, 2025
A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 35 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
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