Cacio & Pepe

182 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Cacio & Pepe, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

Sanitized equipment or utensil accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Cacio & Pepe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Dec 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Jun 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cacio & Pepe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cacio & Pepe on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cacio & Pepe?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cacio & Pepe.

How does Cacio & Pepe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cacio & Pepe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cacio & Pepe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cacio & Pepe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cacio & Pepe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cacio & Pepe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cacio & Pepe is inspected roughly once per year on average.