Nonna's Pizzeria
253 NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11222
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 1, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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