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Prova Pizza Bar

Pizza · 89 East 42 Street · Manhattan 10017

B Grade B posted 2026-03-11 (score 25)

Inspection history

2026-03-11 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 25 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-08-21 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 34

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-08-21 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)—
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-10-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10FNon-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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-03-11, 2025-08-21

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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17 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick), shared by 26 restaurants
28 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, No Permit or License), shared by 26 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Bien Cuit - Grand Central, LLC, Bourke Street Bakery, Central Market New York, Dirty Taco, Dirty Taco, Doughnut Plant, Frankies Dogs On the Go, Grand Brasserie, Joe Coffee Company, Joey Bats Cafe, Luke's Lobster, Melba's, Naya, Osteria Centrale, Palladino's, Playa Bowls, Prova Pizzabar, San Wei, Tartinery, The Campbell, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Wonderen Stroopwaffels, Zaro's Bakery, Zaro's Bread Basket, Zaro's Bread Basket.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

89 East 42 Street

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