Joe & Sal's Pizzeria
353 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 17, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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