Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
25
Last inspection
September 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 9
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 8, 2025 found 8 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Latest Inspection Details
September 8, 2025
- Date
- September 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 8 (3 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 2025 with a score of 25.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zio Pepe's Pizzeria's current NYC health grade?
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria currently has a B grade.
When was Zio Pepe's Pizzeria last inspected?
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria was last inspected on September 8, 2025.
What was Zio Pepe's Pizzeria's latest inspection score?
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Zio Pepe's Pizzeria have in its latest inspection?
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Zio Pepe's Pizzeria located?
Zio Pepe's Pizzeria is located at 26-19 23rd Avenue in Queens, NY 11105.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50141388
Last updated: July 3, 2026