Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe

1441 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Other
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Feb 14, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe?

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 Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe.

How does Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pienza Brick Oven Pizza Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.