FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 25, 2025
📍 186 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Pizza
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Francesco's Pizzeria on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including one Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jul 2, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled ...
Jun 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Cold f...
FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA last inspected?
- FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA was last inspected on April 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA's current health grade?
- FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA had?
- FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA was 30 points on January 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. FRANCESCO'S PIZZERIA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.