Pierozek

592 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Eastern European
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pierozek five times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 24, 2023
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
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
Oct 20, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
52
Sep 8, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pierozek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pierozek on file is from Oct 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pierozek?

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

How does Pierozek compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pierozek most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pierozek's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pierozek 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 Pierozek inspected?

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