51 PIZZA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025
📍 51 COLUMBIA STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
51 Pizza on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
51 PIZZA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sep 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
GRADE B
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact r...
Jan 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Thawing procedure improper.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Feb 2, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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51 PIZZA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 51 PIZZA last inspected?
- 51 PIZZA was last inspected on November 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is 51 PIZZA's current health grade?
- 51 PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has 51 PIZZA had?
- 51 PIZZA has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at 51 PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 51 PIZZA was 25 points on December 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has 51 PIZZA ever received a Grade C?
- No. 51 PIZZA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.