Brooklyn, NY — Alvo Pizza, located at 150 Smith Street in Brooklyn, received a Grade B score of 26 following a health inspection conducted on March 11, 2026. The score places the pizzeria at the upper end of the Grade B range, just one point below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C designation.

The inspection, with data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 16, 2026, identified two non-critical violations and zero critical violations at the establishment.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two non-critical violations during the March 11 visit:

The first violation, cited under code 10B, involved issues with drainage and waste disposal infrastructure. Specifically, inspectors noted that anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices were not provided where required. The citation also referenced improper drainage of equipment or floors, and issues with condensation or liquid waste disposal. Back-flow prevention devices are essential in food service environments to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into clean water supply lines.

The second violation, cited under code 08C, related to pesticide use and storage. Inspectors identified concerns including improperly labeled or stored pesticides, toxic chemicals not properly used or stored, and the use of unprotected or unlocked bait stations. NYC regulations require that all pesticide applications in food establishments be performed by licensed professionals and that bait stations be properly secured to prevent contamination of food preparation areas.

While neither violation was classified as critical, meaning no condition was found that could directly contribute to foodborne illness, the combined point total of 26 places Alvo Pizza near the top of the Grade B scoring range.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Violations are assigned point values based on their severity and potential risk to public health. The scoring system is designed to align with FDA Food Code standards for safe food handling, storage, and facility maintenance.

Drainage and plumbing violations can create conditions where standing water accumulates, potentially attracting pests and creating unsanitary conditions. Improper pesticide management, meanwhile, poses risks both from pest activity and from potential chemical contamination of food or food-contact surfaces.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for Alvo Pizza in the DOHMH public database. This March 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection for this establishment in the current dataset.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

NYC restaurant inspection scores are converted to letter grades under the following system:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (minimal violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate violations)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (significant violations)

With a score of 26, Alvo Pizza falls at the high end of the Grade B range. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and potentially achieve a lower score.

Consumers can verify any restaurant's current inspection results through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance, as required by law. Additional food safety information is available through the NYC Department of Health at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Alvo Pizza including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.