Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
May 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 4
Tio Pepe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 28, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 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.
- 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
May 28, 2026
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tio Pepe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2023 with a score of 12.
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.
Tio Pepe's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tio Pepe's current NYC health grade?
Tio Pepe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Tio Pepe last inspected?
Tio Pepe was last inspected on May 28, 2026.
What was Tio Pepe's latest inspection score?
Tio Pepe's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Tio Pepe have in its latest inspection?
Tio Pepe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Tio Pepe located?
Tio Pepe is located at 168 West 4th Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 40366473
Last updated: June 26, 2026