New York City, NY - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Prince St Pizza during an inspection on 07/23/2025.
Prince St Pizza is positioned at 27 Prince Street Manhattan Ny in the SoHo area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
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The inspection report documents: "04k. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pe." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. Per USDA Safe Temperature Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Prince St Pizza swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| BBL | 1005080051 |
| PHONE | 2129664100 |
| Census Tract | 004300 |
| DBA | PRINCE ST PIZZA |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Pizza |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| NTA | MN24 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 01 |
| CAMIS | 41636395 |
| Latitude | 40.722927389298 |
| BIN | 1007913 |
| SCORE | 40 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| ZIPCODE | 10012 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| STREET | PRINCE STREET |
| BUILDING | 27 |
| Community Board | 102 |
| Longitude | -73.994638951146 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04K; 08A; 04N; 06C; 06D; 10F; 10B; 02G |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04K: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04N: 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. || 06C: 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 10F: 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. || 10B: 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. || 02G: 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 04K: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04N: 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. | 06C: 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 10F: 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. | 10B: 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. | 02G: 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..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.