Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
January 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
Ovest Pizzoteca currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2025
- Date
- January 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ovest Pizzoteca's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a B, after a C in June 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.
Ovest Pizzoteca's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ovest Pizzoteca's current NYC health grade?
Ovest Pizzoteca currently has a B grade.
When was Ovest Pizzoteca last inspected?
Ovest Pizzoteca was last inspected on January 21, 2025.
What was Ovest Pizzoteca's latest inspection score?
Ovest Pizzoteca's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Ovest Pizzoteca have in its latest inspection?
Ovest Pizzoteca had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ovest Pizzoteca located?
Ovest Pizzoteca is located at 513 West 27th Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 41455068
Last updated: June 26, 2026