LAKE COMO PIZZA in Washington Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025
📍 2549 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Lake Como Pizza in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 and shows mixed results across 9 total inspections, including 1 Grade C result alongside 2 Grade A ratings.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
LAKE COMO PIZZA in Washington Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
LAKE COMO PIZZA in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Nov 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
GRADE A
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equip...
May 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepare...
Feb 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE C
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
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LAKE COMO PIZZA in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAKE COMO PIZZA last inspected?
- LAKE COMO PIZZA was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is LAKE COMO PIZZA's current health grade?
- LAKE COMO PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LAKE COMO PIZZA been closed by NYC Health?
- LAKE COMO PIZZA 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 LAKE COMO PIZZA had?
- LAKE COMO PIZZA has 9 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAKE COMO PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAKE COMO PIZZA was 51 points on May 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.