APIZZA BROOKLYN

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup, then remove bread from oven. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands with soap and water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler above cooked pasta. Operator moved to correct location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar made with raw egg; no menu indication. Operator marked menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed both bathroom doors open.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on cans in restroom.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored on top of reach in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door in poor repair across stove.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen near triple sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in next to ice machine. Observed at reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach coolers in kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 7 live flies in kitchen outside of walk in; on dry food shelves and flour bag. Observed 3 live flies on cook line around stove. Observed 6 live flies where onions are stored in bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed 5 live flies in kitchen outside of walk in; on dry food shelves and behind stand mixer. Observed 3 live flies in produce buckets where onions are stored. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple shelves where dry food and dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in bathrooms. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry food racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer at front bar area where waiter station is. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed under cooler next to walk in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to warewash. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of equipment with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on walls throughout store. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and sauce in reach in at kitchen entrance. Upon observation; operator changed order. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet; at time of callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen entrance hand sink blocked by garbage and ladder. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed at kitchen entrance hand sink blocked by garbage. Observed at kitchen entrance hand sink blocked by garbage and ladder. Operator moved during inspection; at time of callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection; at time of callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage and dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed on dry storage and dish racks; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms; not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed in both bathrooms; not self closing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex restrooms; no cover. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed in both unisex restrooms; no cover. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container broken on dish rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed cracked container on dish rack next to kitchen hen exit at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed in fresher at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in warewash area; between sink and wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed spatula stored in between sink and wall; operator removed during inspection. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed at hand sink in warewash area. Inspector provided hand wash sign and operator printed; at callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed soiled gaskets in kitchen area; at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed at time of callback; rusted shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed container of sugar with no label in kitchen; at callback. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw pizza dough. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder and trash can. Employee removed the ladder. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and utensils inside hand sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between slicer and prep table. Employee removed the knife. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP raw beef inside freezer not properly time and date marked. As per operator for 24 hrs.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by a ladder and trash can. Employee removed and made accessible. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: At time of callback inspection still observed hand sink blocked by ladder. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed for the standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen, the bottom panel is missing/broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line containers of tomatoes and raw chicken not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: At time of callback inspection observed at reach in cooler across from cook line container of tomatoes not covered. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors observed at both bathrooms Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dishwasher machine in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dishwasher machine in disrepair. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom observed on 1 bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom observed on 1 bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of the salad reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed soiled door handles of the salad reach in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top of the hot soup area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed ceiling tile missing on several areas of the kitchenTime Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the walk in cooler a box of chicken stored on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed in the walk in cooler food stored on the floor Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 89F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 89F Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed no hand wash sign at the kitchen hand wash sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwashing chlorine sanitizing concentration at 25 ppm Observed the dishwashing machine in disrepair. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen pizza station tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding). blue cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Per operator less than one hour. operator closed the top cover to improve cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by the back kitchen exit door and on top of the dishwashing machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth was removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bathrooms

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the front counter pizza area reach in cooler . Observed standing water at the pasta reach in cooler of the kitchen

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was paid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over mussels and salmon. All products are not commercially packed.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Matias Perez as person in charge. Was unable to show proof of food manager certification

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the salt container a plastic bowl without handle used as scoop.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the back door exit.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area several ceiling tiles in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in one of the employees bathroom. Observed at the dishwashing area hand wash sink no paper towel or hand wash sign. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non food grade brush used in the kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed a non food grade brush used in the kitchen area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in the kitchen area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of cranola oil stored on the floor by the walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed tomato paste containers stored on the floor of the kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand wash sink of the dishwashing area without a hand wash sign Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed the hand wash sink of the dishwashing area without a hand wash sign Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the triple sink wall soiled with black debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-28: Observed the triple sink wall soiled with black debris Time Extended