Pizza · New York City, NY

Sauce Pizzeria

Name: Sauce Pizzeria
Address: 421 8th Ave, New York City, NY

421 8th Ave

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10HContamination

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 02HFood temperature

Official wording

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 06CContamination

Official wording

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.

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More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-05Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source