Brooklyns Pizza

5681 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Brooklyns Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Brooklyns Pizza on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear substance at dough table not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -men's restroom
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -12 dead roaches under soda fountain table, viewable by hook in wall in dry storage
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on cook line cooler cutting board
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 employees with no hair restraint
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -pizza oven missing front panel
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles damaged throughout
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls in disrepair through kitchen and dry storage
36-24-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
23-03-4
52
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. shredded cheese (47-48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler shredded yesterday.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47-48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler shredded yesterday.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board pizza make table Slicer Ice chute drink station
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage closet
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed Operator printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table All items on 4 hour time plan Work order in Gasket make table **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass by street **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza peel on top of soiled oven **Repeat Violation**
10-04-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One in storage area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach make table Fan covers in walk in cooler Shelving over 3 compartment sink and over where garlic knots are stored **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of garlic knots on top of freezer in kitchen not covered Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring in dining room separating
36-10-4
35
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
41
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under cucumber in make table **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee opened walk in door with gloves on and then started working with food without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded mozzarella 48F-50F in walk in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No marking
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator filled out.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making pizza
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on freezer by dish sink Sprayer on hand sink **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By triple sink Behind storage room door
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza peel stored on top of dirty oven
10-04-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage room **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Top of pizza oven Fan covers walk in Shelves over triple sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
16
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 and bug spray stored on sink where cutting boards are set up to dry. Bottle of windex next to pizza boxes.
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White stand up reach in freezer. Bowed wooden shelves over 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, top of pizza oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old restaurant equipment and fencing on side of building. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink faucet.
29-11-4
43
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta cheese in make line.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Roasting pans.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator a copy to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Uses Time as a Public Health Control but does not have the written plan. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hallway by bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.wood shelving bowed.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Side of building old equipment, fencing.
33-31-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Side of building sitting on grass.
33-23-4
41
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Dry storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
78
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyns Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyns Pizza on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyns Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Brooklyns Pizza.

How does Brooklyns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Brooklyns Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Brooklyns Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brooklyns Pizza have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Brooklyns Pizza 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 Brooklyns Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyns Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.