What is Zia Maria Little Italy's health inspection score?

Zia Maria Little Italy has a SafeDine safety score of 1 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zia Maria Little Italy last inspected?

Zia Maria Little Italy was last inspected on October 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zia Maria Little Italy have?

Zia Maria Little Italy has 21 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zia Maria Little Italy safe to eat at?

Zia Maria Little Italy has a safety score of 1/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Zia Maria Little Italy serve?

Zia Maria Little Italy serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zia Maria Little Italy

Name: Zia Maria Little Italy
Address: 138 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Rating: 1

138 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 10/7/2025

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0Poor

Italian•Manhattan

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 7, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-99

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

138 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

7 High1 Med

8 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High1 Med

7 total6 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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