Der Pioneer

737 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218
American
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Der Pioneer has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Der Pioneer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Der Pioneer on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Der Pioneer?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Der Pioneer.

How does Der Pioneer compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Der Pioneer most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Der Pioneer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Der Pioneer have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Der Pioneer 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 Der Pioneer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Der Pioneer is inspected roughly once per year on average.