Deli Pizza Luncheonette

603 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Pizza
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Deli Pizza Luncheonette seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
74
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 5, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
86
Feb 23, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deli Pizza Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deli Pizza Luncheonette on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deli Pizza Luncheonette?

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

How does Deli Pizza Luncheonette compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Deli Pizza Luncheonette most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Deli Pizza Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli Pizza Luncheonette have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deli Pizza Luncheonette 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 Deli Pizza Luncheonette inspected?

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