Brooklyn V's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Brooklyn V's Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2024. Brooklyn V's Pizza was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooling lasagna in walkin at 57F. Manager said the lasagna was cooked yesterday and cooled overnight in the sheet pan. Manager portioned the slices this morning, and at 57F at 430pm. Manager embargoed the foods today. Reviewed cooling techniques and times with staff. Ensure that cooled foods get to 70F within 2 hours, and below 41F within 6 hours total
3-501.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pizza slices stored at room temperature at the display case, with no time stamp. Employee said they made at 130pm, and forgot to timestamp, employee labeled during the inspection. Ensure that all pizza slices out at room temperature are timestamped and removed within 4 hours
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed facility is storing in-use utensils for pasta in pot of water. Water is at 86F during the inspection. Talked to staff about storage options. Ensure that water is kept over 135F for use with in-use utensils
3-304.12
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of TCS foods with date marks from October and early November. According to kitchen manager, all items were prepped yesterday or the day before, and that food is usually prepped every 3 days. Discussed proper date marking requirements and that all open, ready-to-eat TCS food must have an updated date mark within 24 hours. Kitchen manager updated date marks at time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Sep 2, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee after using a cutting board and knife for cutting chicken, put soap on the knife and rinsed off the soap, and put back into service. Talked to staff about dish washing policy. Ensure that if using soap for dishes, that all 3 steps of wash/rinse/sanitize are completed before further service
4-702.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed end of faucet at the 3 compartment sink well into the basin. Talked to staff about plumbing requirements. Ensure that end of faucets are at least 1 inch above the flood rim level at the sink basins. Will re-inspect within 3 days
5-202.13
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touching shirt/arms/head then donning gloves to make pizzas. Talked to manager about hand washing. Ensure that employees are washing hands going from dirty tasks to clean tasks in the kitchen
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility has several pizzas out at room temperature, and have the policy to keep it there for up to 3 hours. Facility had no timestamps for the products. Talked to owner about policy, and timestamped all products, and all were set out less than 3 hours ago. Ensure that timestamp is marked for each pizza being left out
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
78
Jan 6, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Dishwasher go from loading dirty dishes putting clean dishes only wiping hands off with a rag, Dish washer was asked to wash hands before putting away clean dishes
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Cooked wings sitting out at basket fryer at 86*f degrees. Kitchen employee stated wings were to be saved for 20 minutes and re fried if another order came in. Discarded. Please maintain hot item intended for customer service above 135*F degrees
3-501.16(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Small bar fridge found holding portioned marinara sauce at 96*f degrees. Item moved to walk--in to cool. Please do not cool hot items in small reach-in fridges. Fridge does not have enough cooling capacity to drop temperature rapidly
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3rd repeat
2-102.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Wine bar had personal item on area designed for pouring wine such as personal keys, cell phones, backpack, laptop, please store items elsewhere
2-401.11
61
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed slicer with a heavy accumulation of build up on the arm that holds food to slice. Discussed cleaning thoroughly so there is no visible food debris on slicer. PIC will clean slicer
4-602.11(A-D)
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hose with a sprayer left under pressure connected to the mop sink. Discussed not leaving hose and sprayer connected to mop sink to avoid damage to the AVB valve and approved system. PIC disconnected hose
5-202.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle with yellowish liquid unlabeled. Discussed labeling all chemicals to prevent misuse. PIC will label chemical
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no towels at hand sink across from dish pit. PIC filled towel dispenser. Discussed having soap and towels at all hand sinks at all times
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two units, a make table on the line holding at 55*F ambient temperature and a drink cooler establishment was holding salad dressing in at 53*F Ambient temperature. Had PIC call for service for both units. Discussed not using the drink cooler to hold foods. Owner stated he would replace the make table with a new one. Establishment has ample cold holding to move foods to another unit or will use ice until unit is replaced
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager present during inspection. A certified food protection manager is required to be present every hour this establishment is open. -----2nd repeat
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cases of foods on the floor in the freezer. Discussed storing all food at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC moved foods
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn V's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn V's Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn V's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn V's Pizza.
How does Brooklyn V's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?
Brooklyn V's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.
Has Brooklyn V's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn V's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brooklyn V's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brooklyn V's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn V's Pizza is inspected around five times per year on average.
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