Penny Jo's Health Inspection Grade
Sandwiches/salads/mixed Buffet · 3898 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10032
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Penny Jo's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 5, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Latest Inspection Details
March 5, 2026
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Penny Jo's has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and May 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2023 score of 9.
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.
Penny Jo's's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penny Jo's's current NYC health grade?
Penny Jo's currently has a A grade.
When was Penny Jo's last inspected?
Penny Jo's was last inspected on March 5, 2026.
What was Penny Jo's's latest inspection score?
Penny Jo's's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Penny Jo's have in its latest inspection?
Penny Jo's had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Penny Jo's located?
Penny Jo's is located at 3898 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10032.
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: 50089139
Last updated: June 26, 2026