Pita Palace

413 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Pita Palace stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The last inspection found eight violations, up from four the time before.

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Pita Palace on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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, 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

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

06D

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dec 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

06C

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Palace last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Pita Palace?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Palace.

How does Pita Palace compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pita Palace most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pita Palace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pita Palace have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pita Palace means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pita Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Palace is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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