B

G & J Pizzeria

188 East 104 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

Pizza East Harlem South (212) 369-4800

Grade B · as of Aug 9, 2018

G & J Pizzeria was last inspected on August 9, 2018 and scored 21 points (B range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 9, 2018 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Re-inspection

B

Score: 21 points (B range)

3 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

    Official wording (code 06F)

    Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

ABMay 10, 2018: 525218/05May 14, 2018: 3318/05Aug 9, 2018: 212118/08
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

  1. GP 3 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection

    The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Official wording (code 10F)

      Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  2. Closed 52 points (C range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

      Official wording (code 02G)

      Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

    • 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.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

    • CriticalFacility

      Not enough refrigeration or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.

      Official wording (code 05F)

      Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.

      Official wording (code 10H)

      Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

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