Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place

871 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Dec 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

02B

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

Jan 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place.

How does Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place 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 Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Picazo's Pizza & Restaurant Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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