La Piazza Pizzeria

2191 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566

Passed · Sep 21, 2026 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Sep 21, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing, cited 3 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 21

    Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 17

    Re-Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  5. Passed Dec 8

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Mar 29

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

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