Manhattan, NY — Piers Pizza Company, located at 61 Chelsea Piers Pier in Manhattan, received a Grade B health rating after scoring 25 points during a routine inspection conducted on March 9, 2026. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 11, 2026.

The score of 25 places the restaurant near the upper end of the Grade B range, which encompasses scores between 14 and 27 points. Violations were cited in one area, and the establishment was not closed following the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the March 9 inspection. The critical violation involved hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food not maintained at or above the required 140°F threshold, cited under violation code 02B.

Hot TCS foods include items such as cooked pizza toppings, prepared meats, and other potentially hazardous foods that require specific temperature controls to prevent bacterial growth. The NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that hot TCS foods be held at 140°F or above to ensure food safety and prevent the growth of harmful pathogens.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control violations represent significant food safety concerns under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. When hot TCS foods fall below 140°F, they enter the "danger zone" (between 41°F and 140°F) where bacteria can multiply rapidly, potentially leading to foodborne illness.

The FDA Food Code identifies temperature abuse as one of the top risk factors contributing to foodborne illness. Restaurants are required to maintain proper hot-holding equipment and monitor food temperatures throughout service to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Inspection History

Piers Pizza Company's inspection record shows the following history:

  • March 9, 2026: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • December 18, 2023: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • November 9, 2022: Score 19 (Grade B)

The restaurant previously achieved a Grade A rating in December 2023 with a score of 7 points, demonstrating substantial compliance with health regulations. The current inspection represents a change from that performance level.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on points accumulated during inspections, with fewer points indicating better compliance:

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

Inspectors assign points for violations of city and state food safety regulations. Critical violations, which are more likely to contribute to foodborne illness, carry higher point values than general violations.

Public Health Resources

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains public inspection records for all food service establishments in New York City. Consumers can access current and historical inspection results through the city's online restaurant inspection database.

Restaurants that receive violations have the opportunity to correct cited issues and request re-inspection. The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of food service establishments at least once per year, with additional inspections conducted based on complaint history and previous inspection results.

For current information about restaurant inspection grades and food safety regulations, visit the NYC DOHMH website or call 311.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Piers Pizza Company including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.