PEPERINO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 25, 2025
📍 21 WEST END AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Peperino in Manhattan's Upper West Side received a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH on its most recent inspection in 2025, scoring 27 points. The pizzeria has 4 inspections on record since 2024, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PEPERINO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Hot TCS food item that has been cook...
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foo...
GRADE A
Nov 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Apr 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq...
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PEPERINO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PEPERINO last inspected?
- PEPERINO was last inspected on August 25, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is PEPERINO's current health grade?
- PEPERINO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has PEPERINO had?
- PEPERINO has 4 health inspections on record from April 2024 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PEPERINO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PEPERINO was 30 points on April 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PEPERINO ever received a Grade C?
- No. PEPERINO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.