LA PIZZA ITALIA in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 13, 2025
📍 201 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
La Pizza Italia in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. However, the restaurant has experienced 2 emergency closures since 2022 across 7 total inspections, indicating a mixed compliance history despite its current top grade.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LA PIZZA ITALIA in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
LA PIZZA ITALIA in East Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Hot TCS food item not ...
GRADE P
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Evidence of rats or li...
Sep 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 p...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where require...
Oct 17, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
“Choking first aid” poster...
Oct 17, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during stora...
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LA PIZZA ITALIA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA PIZZA ITALIA last inspected?
- LA PIZZA ITALIA was last inspected on March 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA PIZZA ITALIA's current health grade?
- LA PIZZA ITALIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LA PIZZA ITALIA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA PIZZA ITALIA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LA PIZZA ITALIA had?
- LA PIZZA ITALIA has 7 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA PIZZA ITALIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA PIZZA ITALIA was 80 points on September 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.