Latest inspection: Grade pending 24 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: B · Nov 8, 2023

Pizza · Park Slope

PIZZA SECRET health grade & inspection history

72 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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24
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 16% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 12 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about PIZZA SECRET

Pizza Secret is an Italian restaurant in Park Slope built around Neapolitan-style pizza, with antipasti, pasta, cocktails, and other Italian specialties rounding out the menu. The format works for a casual lunch, dinner, or a drink alongside a smaller pizza. Its food focus is clearly dough, toppings, and classic Italian preparation. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 11, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 10B

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

PIZZA SECRET inspection history

5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 11, 2026Pending244Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 11, 2026Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nov 13, 2025Not assigned193Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 13, 2025Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nov 8, 2023B153Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 18, 2023Not assigned10412Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 18, 2023Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • 20-05
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 04H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Official location

PIZZA SECRET on the map

Common questions

PIZZA SECRET inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for PIZZA SECRET?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 24 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was B, dated Nov 8, 2023.

When was PIZZA SECRET last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 11, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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