La Gioconda
226 East 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Italian Turtle Bay-East Midtown (212) 371-3536
Grade A · as of Mar 23, 2026
La Gioconda was last inspected on March 23, 2026 and scored 9 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 23, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 9 points (A range)
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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GeneralFood handling
Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.
Official wording (code 09C)
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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A 12 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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GeneralFood handling
Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 09B)
Thawing procedure improper.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.