Rocco Pizza

765 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rocco Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Rocco Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Jul 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

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

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Mar 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocco Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocco Pizza on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rocco Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rocco Pizza.

How does Rocco Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Rocco Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Rocco Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocco Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rocco Pizza 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 Rocco Pizza inspected?

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

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