Kingston Pizza

395 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Kingston Pizza five times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after three on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Kingston Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

02B

Mar 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

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

08A

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

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

08C

May 31, 2023

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

02B

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

08C

10F

Jun 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kingston Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kingston Pizza on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kingston Pizza?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kingston Pizza.

How does Kingston Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kingston Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kingston Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kingston Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kingston Pizza 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 Kingston Pizza inspected?

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

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