Underground Pizza
2 WILLIAM STREET, Manhattan, 10004
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 17, 2025
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
CriticalA 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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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