PAOLA'S RESTAURANT in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected May 12, 2026
📍 1361 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10128 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Paola's Restaurant on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points from its most recent inspection in 2023. The Italian restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2021, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PAOLA'S RESTAURANT in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (5 records)
May 12, 2026
— 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.
Violations:
10F
May 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
GRADE B
Nov 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
GRADE A
Jul 28, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
PAOLA'S RESTAURANT in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAOLA'S RESTAURANT last inspected?
- PAOLA'S RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 12, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is PAOLA'S RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- PAOLA'S RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has PAOLA'S RESTAURANT had?
- PAOLA'S RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from July 2021 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAOLA'S RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAOLA'S RESTAURANT was 29 points on March 29, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PAOLA'S RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. PAOLA'S RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.