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Italian · Upper East Side, Manhattan

San Matteo Pizzeria E Cucina

1559 2 Avenue, Manhattan 10028 · 2128612434

A NYC grade
72 Clean Score
11 Inspection score
Jan 15, 2026 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Jan 15, 2026 · Grade A · Score 11

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)
  • 06E — Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
  • 08B — Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. (critical)
Sep 20, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 0

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No listed violations.

Feb 13, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 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. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
  • 04C — Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
Jun 8, 2024 · Grade N/A · Score 0

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No listed violations.

Mar 19, 2023 · Grade A · Score 10

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)

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