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Best Pizza On 1st.: health inspection history

1038 1 Avenue, New York City, NY 10022

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Address: 1038 1 Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Pizza
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Jun 4, 2026
Latest inspection: Jun 4, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Oct 5, 2023 to Jun 4, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 22 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 7 points. Among 389 graded restaurants in ZIP 10022, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jun 4, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10BNot critical 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.

Nov 20, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 43Violations were cited in the following area(s).

05DCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10FNot critical 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.
10BNot critical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Nov 20, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Aug 14, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10DNot critical Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10FNot critical 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.
10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Oct 5, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot critical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
02GCritical 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.
06CCritical 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.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.