Famous Calabria Pizzeria

27 Saint James Place
Manhattan, NY 10038
(212) 233-0009

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 07/29/2021
 
 

At A Glance

Famous Calabria Pizzeria has an average score of 40 from 6 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Famous Calabria Pizzeria may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

04/25/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04/25/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
  1. No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
03/30/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 78 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  2. (Critical) Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
  3. (Critical) Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
  4. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  5. Thawing procedure improper.
03/30/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
08/30/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 26 | B
  1. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  2. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  3. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. 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.
06/22/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 60 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  3. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
  4. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  5. (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
  6. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  7. 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.
06/22/2022 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. A food containing artificial trans fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fat per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.
  2. The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
06/22/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
07/29/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 12 | A
  1. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
07/21/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 51 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
  3. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  4. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  5. 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.
  6. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

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