LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 8, 2025
📍 221 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Pizza
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Lazzara's Pizza Cafe & Restaurant in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Apr 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Jul 9, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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) T...
GRADE A
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
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LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT last inspected?
- LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT had?
- LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT was 69 points on July 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LAZZARA'S PIZZA CAFE & RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.