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Russ Pizza: health inspection history

745 Manhattan Avenue, New York City, NY 11222

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Address
745 Manhattan Avenue, New York City, NY 11222
Borough
Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed)
Pizza
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Oct 22, 2026
Latest inspection
Oct 22, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
4 inspections, Apr 15, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 9 points. Among 240 graded restaurants in ZIP 11222, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Oct 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Apr 24, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 02GCritical 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.

Sep 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 10HNot critical 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 06CCritical 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.

Apr 15, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.