La Pizza Italia

32 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at La Pizza Italia is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 7, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

02B

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

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

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

08A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pizza Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pizza Italia on file is from Dec 7, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pizza Italia?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at La Pizza Italia.

How does La Pizza Italia compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Pizza Italia most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Pizza Italia means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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