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La Pilita Deli Grocery: health inspection history
3866 10 Avenue, New York City, NY 10034
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- Address
- 3866 10 Avenue, New York City, NY 10034
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Mexican
- Most recent grade
- Grade B issued Aug 14, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Aug 14, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Jun 22, 2023 to Aug 14, 2025
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 18 violations, of which 11 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 19 points. Among 88 graded restaurants in ZIP 10034, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Aug 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Jan 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06ACritical Personal 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.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Apr 4, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 05ACritical Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- 02HCritical After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Jun 22, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06ACritical Personal 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.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
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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.