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Russ Pizza

745 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Russ Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Sep 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
50
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
Jun 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Russ Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Russ Pizza on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Russ Pizza?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Russ Pizza.

How does Russ Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Russ Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Russ Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Russ Pizza 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 Russ Pizza inspected?

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

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