Zio Pepe's Pizzeria

26-19 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to eight.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Sep 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zio Pepe's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria.

How does Zio Pepe's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Zio Pepe's Pizzeria most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Zio Pepe's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zio Pepe's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Zio Pepe's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zio Pepe's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.