Olives and Pita

7720 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Olives and Pita has been inspected three times since 2023. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to three violations previously.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

Jan 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Nov 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

06D

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

08C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olives and Pita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olives and Pita on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olives and Pita?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olives and Pita.

How does Olives and Pita compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Olives and Pita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Olives and Pita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Olives and Pita have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olives and Pita 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 Olives and Pita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olives and Pita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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