Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
62
Last inspection
March 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
49 / 13
Nova Pizza & Grill currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 2, 2026 found 11 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 62 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 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 acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- “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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 2, 2026
- Date
- March 2, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 62
- Critical points
- 49
- Non-critical points
- 13
- Violations
- 11 (6 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Nova Pizza & Grill 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.
Nova Pizza & Grill's latest score: 62
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nova Pizza & Grill's current NYC health grade?
Nova Pizza & Grill currently has a N grade.
When was Nova Pizza & Grill last inspected?
Nova Pizza & Grill was last inspected on March 2, 2026.
What was Nova Pizza & Grill's latest inspection score?
Nova Pizza & Grill's latest inspection score was 62 points.
How many violations did Nova Pizza & Grill have in its latest inspection?
Nova Pizza & Grill had 11 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Nova Pizza & Grill located?
Nova Pizza & Grill is located at 1739 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10128.
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: 50182136
Last updated: July 3, 2026