Espresso Pizzeria

9403 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Espresso Pizzeria has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espresso Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espresso Pizzeria on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Espresso Pizzeria?

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

How does Espresso Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Espresso Pizzeria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Espresso Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Espresso Pizzeria 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 Espresso Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Espresso Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.