Focaccia Pizza

1316 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Focaccia Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found five violations, down from six violations the time before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Focaccia Pizza on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Feb 19, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

06D

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Focaccia Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Focaccia Pizza on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Focaccia Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Focaccia Pizza.

How does Focaccia Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Focaccia Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Focaccia Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Focaccia Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Focaccia Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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