Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
August 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Pips currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 21, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Filth 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
August 21, 2025
- Date
- August 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pips's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a B, after a A in December 2022.
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.
Pips's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pips's current NYC health grade?
Pips currently has a B grade.
When was Pips last inspected?
Pips was last inspected on August 21, 2025.
What was Pips's latest inspection score?
Pips's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Pips have in its latest inspection?
Pips had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Pips located?
Pips is located at 129 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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: 50100587
Last updated: June 26, 2026