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Mozzlab: health inspection history

502 Henry Street, New York City, NY 11231

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Address: 502 Henry Street, New York City, NY 11231
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Italian
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Apr 30, 2025
Latest inspection: Apr 30, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 9 inspections, Aug 1, 2023 to Apr 30, 2025

Across these 9 inspection records, the health department cited 32 violations, of which 17 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 141 graded restaurants in ZIP 11231, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Apr 30, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations 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.
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.

Jan 24, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

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

28-04Not critical Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jan 24, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 52Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
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.
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.
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.
06GCritical HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

Aug 25, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade CEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

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.
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.
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.

Aug 24, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Score: 18Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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.
06GCritical HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

Aug 24, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Score: not recordedEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

28-04Not critical Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

Aug 16, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 93Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.
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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05ACritical Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
04NCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Aug 1, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 55Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04NCritical 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.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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.

Aug 1, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

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

20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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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.