Little Italy

179 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Little Italy. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus seven before.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited two times.

Little Italy's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

19-04

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

08A

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

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

19-06

Nov 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

10G

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Italy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Italy on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Italy?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Italy.

How does Little Italy compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Italy 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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