PEPE JOE'S PIZZA in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025
📍 722 COURTLANDT AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Pepe Joe's Pizza in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. With 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
PEPE JOE'S PIZZA in Melrose: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Nov 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
PEPE JOE'S PIZZA in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PEPE JOE'S PIZZA last inspected?
- PEPE JOE'S PIZZA was last inspected on August 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PEPE JOE'S PIZZA's current health grade?
- PEPE JOE'S PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PEPE JOE'S PIZZA had?
- PEPE JOE'S PIZZA has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PEPE JOE'S PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PEPE JOE'S PIZZA was 17 points on November 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PEPE JOE'S PIZZA ever received a Grade C?
- No. PEPE JOE'S PIZZA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.