Manhattan, NY — Olio E Piu, the Italian restaurant located at 5 Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, received a score of 30 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 18, 2026. A score of 30 places the establishment in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 23, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one violation during the March 18 visit, classified as non-critical under DOHMH guidelines.
The violation cited was Code 10B, which covers plumbing, drainage, and liquid waste disposal systems. Specifically, inspectors noted that an anti-siphon or back-flow prevention device was not provided where required, or that equipment or flooring was not properly drained, or that condensation or liquid waste was not disposed of appropriately. The record does not specify which precise condition was identified, as DOHMH records reflect the applicable code category.
Back-flow prevention is a standard plumbing requirement designed to prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into potable water supplies. Anti-siphonage devices serve a similar function at individual fixtures. Improper drainage of equipment or floors can contribute to standing water and unsanitary conditions in food preparation areas.
No critical violations were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
Plumbing integrity is addressed under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitary requirements for food service establishments operating in New York City. The FDA Food Code, which informs local regulations nationally, similarly requires that plumbing systems be maintained in good repair and that back-flow prevention devices be installed wherever cross-connection risk exists.
Non-critical violations generally represent conditions that do not pose an immediate threat to public health but that, if left unaddressed, could escalate. DOHMH requires establishments to correct all violations, critical and non-critical, and inspectors verify compliance at follow-up visits.
A score of 30 — five points above the Grade C threshold of 28 — reflects a higher cumulative penalty than is typical for a single non-critical violation. Individual violation point values are determined by DOHMH based on the nature and severity of each condition at the time of inspection.
Inspection History
Olio E Piu's recent inspection record reflects an ongoing compliance concern:
- February 4, 2026: Score 54, Grade N (initial inspection, not yet graded)
- March 18, 2026: Score 30, Grade C
The February score of 54 — well above the Grade C threshold — resulted in a Grade N designation, which DOHMH assigns to restaurants undergoing their initial inspection cycle or awaiting a re-inspection score before a letter grade is posted. The March inspection produced a lower score but still resulted in a Grade C posting.
A Grade C is the lowest posted letter grade in New York City's system. Restaurants that score in Grade C range have the option to request an administrative hearing before a grade card is posted, or to accept the grade.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grade system, administered by DOHMH, translates inspection scores into grades posted publicly at restaurant entrances:
- A: Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations)
- B: Score of 14–27 points
- C: Score of 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Grades are based on unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH inspectors, who evaluate food handling, food temperature, personal hygiene, facility and equipment maintenance, and pest prevention, among other areas.
Restaurants may be inspected multiple times per cycle. Initial inspections that result in a score above 13 trigger a follow-up inspection, and the better of the two scores is used for grading purposes in some circumstances. DOHMH publishes full inspection records, including violation details and scores, through its public data portal.
Diners can look up any New York City restaurant's complete inspection history at the DOHMH restaurant inspection results portal at nyc.gov/health, or through the NYC Restaurant Inspection Results dataset available on the city's open data platform.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Olio E Piu including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.