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Sams Famous Pizza: health inspection history

150 East 116 Street, New York City, NY 10029

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Address: 150 East 116 Street, New York City, NY 10029
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Pizza
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Nov 14, 2025
Latest inspection: Nov 14, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Mar 8, 2023 to Nov 14, 2025

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 14 violations, of which 9 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 7 points. Among 181 graded restaurants in ZIP 10029, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Nov 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Jul 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 30Grade: Grade CViolations 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.
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.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Jun 4, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
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.

Jun 18, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

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

Mar 8, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

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.

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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.