Pio Pio Express

1746 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Pio Pio Express has three inspections in the public record. Pio Pio Express was last inspected on Mar 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Pio Pio Express on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Apr 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Mar 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pio Pio Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pio Pio Express on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pio Pio Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pio Pio Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pio Pio Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pio Pio Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pio Pio Express 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 Pio Pio Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pio Pio Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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