Penny Jo's

3898 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10032
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Penny Jo's is still short, with only two visits logged. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper”, showing up two times.

Penny Jo's scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
78
May 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penny Jo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penny Jo's on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penny Jo's?

Across the inspection record, “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Penny Jo's.

How does Penny Jo's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Penny Jo's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Penny Jo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penny Jo's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Penny Jo's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.