Manhattan, NY — Ny Sal's Pizza, located at 536 East 14th Street in the East Village, received a score of 25 during a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026, according to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene records. The score falls within the Grade B range but sits near the upper boundary, just three points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
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What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the February 26 inspection.
The critical violation, cited under code 02B, involved hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not being held at or above 140 °F. TCS foods — which include items such as cheese, cooked meats, and prepared sauces — require consistent temperature maintenance to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. When these foods fall below the 140 °F threshold, they enter the "danger zone" between 41 °F and 140 °F where bacterial growth accelerates rapidly.
The non-critical violation, cited under code 10G, identified deficiencies in dishwashing and ware washing procedures, including inadequate cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, dishes, utensils, and equipment.
Food Safety Context
Temperature control violations are among the most commonly cited critical violations in New York City restaurant inspections. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, establishments serving TCS foods are required to maintain hot-held items at 140 °F or above at all times. Failure to do so can allow pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Staphylococcus aureus to multiply to levels that may cause foodborne illness.
Proper ware washing procedures, as outlined in the same regulatory framework, are essential for preventing cross-contamination between food items and ensuring that surfaces in contact with food remain sanitary.
A score of 25 places this inspection at the higher end of the Grade B range. While the restaurant retains its B grade, the proximity to the 28-point Grade C threshold indicates that the violations documented were assessed as carrying meaningful food safety risk.
Inspection History
Ny Sal's Pizza has had a mixed inspection record over the past several years:
- September 19, 2024: Score 22 (Grade B)
- April 13, 2023: Score 32
- March 10, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
- December 8, 2021: Score 30
The restaurant earned a Grade A score of 12 in March 2022 but has not returned to the A range since. The two most recent inspections have both resulted in Grade B scores, with the current score of 25 representing an increase from the prior score of 22.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade may request a re-inspection or an adjudicatory hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Inspection results for all New York City restaurants, including Ny Sal's Pizza, are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database and the NYC OpenData portal. Consumers can review detailed violation histories and current grades for any inspected establishment.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Ny Sal's Pizza including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.