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Peperino: health inspection history
21 West End Avenue, New York City, NY 10023
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- Address
- 21 West End Avenue, New York City, NY 10023
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Pizza
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Aug 25, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Aug 25, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Apr 16, 2024 to Aug 25, 2025
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 12 violations, of which 10 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 193 graded restaurants in ZIP 10023, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Aug 25, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 02CCritical Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Apr 29, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Nov 20, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04ECritical Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Apr 16, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 02GCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.