Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria

Pizza · 8505 21 Avenue · Brooklyn 11214

A Grade A posted 2025-12-23 (score 9)

Inspection history

2025-12-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

Code	Description	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—

2024-08-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

Code	Description	Critical
02G	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.	Critical
10E	Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment	—
10F	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.	—
28-06	Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.	—

2023-04-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

Code	Description	Critical
05D	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.	Critical
10F	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.	—

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-12-23

GRADE A

8505 21 Avenue