Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Paola's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 6, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-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
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 6, 2026
- Date
- March 6, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Mar 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Paola's received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2026 with a score of 12.
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.
Paola's's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paola's's current NYC health grade?
Paola's currently has a A grade.
When was Paola's last inspected?
Paola's was last inspected on March 6, 2026.
What was Paola's's latest inspection score?
Paola's's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Paola's have in its latest inspection?
Paola's had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Paola's located?
Paola's is located at 1302 Madison 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: 50179864
Last updated: July 3, 2026