Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
25 / 2
Famous Pizza currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2026
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 25
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Famous Pizza does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Famous Pizza's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Famous Pizza's current NYC health grade?
Famous Pizza currently has a Z grade.
When was Famous Pizza last inspected?
Famous Pizza was last inspected on May 7, 2026.
What was Famous Pizza's latest inspection score?
Famous Pizza's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Famous Pizza have in its latest inspection?
Famous Pizza had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Famous Pizza located?
Famous Pizza is located at 2085 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10035.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50174255
Last updated: July 3, 2026