Mediterraneo Pizza

Name: Mediterraneo Pizza
Address: 1593 Saint Nicholas Avenue, NYC, NY, 10040, US
Telephone: (212) 927-0282

1593 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

Pizza Washington Heights North (212) 927-0282

Grade A · as of Mar 5, 2026

Mediterraneo Pizza was last inspected on March 5, 2026 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 5, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 7 points (A range)

3 general

GeneralFood handling

Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.

Official wording (code 09A)
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
GeneralFacility upkeep

Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

Official wording (code 10E)
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 10F)
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.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

Oct 31, 2024 A 12 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
2 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
  
  Official wording (code 06C)
  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.
- 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.
Aug 7, 2023 A 5 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
2 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 10B)
  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.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.