UNCLE SAM PIZZA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025
📍 17 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Uncle Sam Pizza on the Lower East Side holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a current inspection score of 10 points. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
UNCLE SAM PIZZA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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 temp...
Oct 15, 2025
— 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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Nov 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected...
Mar 16, 2023
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plas...
Feb 27, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
Violations:
19-10
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UNCLE SAM PIZZA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was UNCLE SAM PIZZA last inspected?
- UNCLE SAM PIZZA was last inspected on October 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 48 points.
- What is UNCLE SAM PIZZA's current health grade?
- UNCLE SAM PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has UNCLE SAM PIZZA had?
- UNCLE SAM PIZZA has 8 health inspections on record from February 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at UNCLE SAM PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at UNCLE SAM PIZZA was 48 points on October 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has UNCLE SAM PIZZA ever received a Grade C?
- No. UNCLE SAM PIZZA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.