LA VERA PIZZA

GRADE A

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Overview

LA VERA PIZZA in East Midtown Turtle Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 3, 2024, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
922 2 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10017
Cuisine
Pizza
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LA VERA PIZZA — Inspection Questions

Did LA VERA PIZZA pass their NYC health inspection on December 3, 2024?
LA VERA PIZZA passed with an A grade on December 3, 2024 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LA VERA PIZZA have?
LA VERA PIZZA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants