Crown Heights Mozzarella

265 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Crown Heights Mozzarella appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Crown Heights Mozzarella is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

Jul 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

02G

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Apr 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Aug 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Heights Mozzarella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Heights Mozzarella on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Heights Mozzarella?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crown Heights Mozzarella.

How does Crown Heights Mozzarella compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Crown Heights Mozzarella most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Crown Heights Mozzarella's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Heights Mozzarella have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crown Heights Mozzarella 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 Crown Heights Mozzarella inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Heights Mozzarella is inspected around two times per year on average.

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