Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Pianos currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 19, 2025
- Date
- August 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pianos has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its May 2023 score of 10.
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.
Pianos's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pianos's current NYC health grade?
Pianos currently has a A grade.
When was Pianos last inspected?
Pianos was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
What was Pianos's latest inspection score?
Pianos's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Pianos have in its latest inspection?
Pianos had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Pianos located?
Pianos is located at 158 Ludlow Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 40929097
Last updated: June 26, 2026