$1.50 Utica Hot Pizza

1127 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to four.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67
Mar 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Nov 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
33
Feb 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited four times, more than any other issue at $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza.

How does $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

$1.50 Utica Hot Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at $1.50 Utica Hot 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 $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, $1.50 Utica Hot Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.