1361 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10128
(917) 902-6368
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Paola's Restaurant has an average score of 21 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Paola's Restaurant may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over 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.
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
11/17/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 27 | B
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- (Critical) 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.
- (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
03/29/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 29 | Not Graded
- (Critical) 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.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
07/28/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 7 | A
- (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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