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Pizza Secret

72 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Pizza Secret has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Pizza Secret trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
20-05
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
64
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Secret last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Secret on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Secret?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Secret.

How does Pizza Secret compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pizza Secret most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pizza Secret's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Secret have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Secret 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 Pizza Secret inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Secret is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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