Sam's Pearl St Deli

24 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

American

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sam's Pearl St Deli three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Sam's Pearl St Deli is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

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

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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02G

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

04M

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Oct 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Pearl St Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Pearl St Deli on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's Pearl St Deli?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sam's Pearl St Deli.

How does Sam's Pearl St Deli compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sam's Pearl St Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sam's Pearl St Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Pearl St Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's Pearl St Deli 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 Sam's Pearl St Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Pearl St Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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