Pick N Pay

267 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Pick N Pay has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Jan 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
82
Sep 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pick N Pay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pick N Pay on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pick N Pay?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pick N Pay.

How does Pick N Pay compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pick N Pay most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pick N Pay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pick N Pay have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pick N Pay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pick N Pay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pick N Pay is inspected roughly once per year on average.