Staten Island, NY — Famous New York Pizza, located at 430 Jersey Street, received a Grade B score of 23 following a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The score places the pizzeria near the upper end of the B range, just four points below the Grade C threshold of 28. Inspectors documented two critical violations and one non-critical violation during the visit.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited Famous New York Pizza for two critical violations related to food handling and temperature control.

The first critical violation involved food workers not using utensils or other barriers to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment (Code 04C). Direct hand contact with ready-to-eat foods increases the risk of transmitting foodborne pathogens from workers to customers.

The second critical violation cited hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not being held at or above 140 °F (Code 02B). When hot foods fall below this threshold, they enter the temperature danger zone where harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly.

Inspectors also documented one non-critical violation noting that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests (Code 08A).

Food Safety Context

The violations identified at Famous New York Pizza relate to fundamental food safety requirements established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is a recognized risk factor for foodborne illness, as hands can transfer pathogens such as norovirus, hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus aureus. The FDA Food Code requires food workers to use gloves, tongs, deli tissue, or other utensils when handling foods that will not undergo further cooking.

Temperature control is equally critical. The FDA Food Code requires hot TCS foods to be maintained at 140 °F or above to prevent bacterial growth. Foods that remain in the danger zone between 41 °F and 140 °F for extended periods pose an increased risk to public health.

Inspection History

Famous New York Pizza has had a varied inspection record over the past several years:

  • Oct 22, 2025: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • Jul 9, 2025: Score 28
  • Nov 26, 2024: Score 0 (Grade C)
  • Nov 13, 2024: Score 62, closed by DOHMH
  • Apr 8, 2024: Score 27
  • Aug 23, 2023: Score 39 (Grade C)
  • Dec 15, 2022: Score 36

The restaurant's history includes a closure in November 2024 when it received a score of 62, as well as two Grade C designations. The most recent Grade A score of 10 was recorded in October 2025, making the current score of 23 a notable increase in violations.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades based on inspection scores under the DOHMH restaurant grading system:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health codes. Famous New York Pizza's current score of 23 falls within the Grade B range but sits near the boundary with Grade C.

Consumers can view inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH website or the ABCEats app. Detailed inspection reports, including specific violations, are available as public record through the NYC Open Data portal.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Famous New York Pizza including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.