Brooklyn, NY — Nurmoy Pizza & Restaurant, located at 5 Martense Street in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following a health inspection conducted on December 30, 2025. The establishment received a score of 18, falling within the Grade B range, with inspectors documenting conditions conducive to pest activity on the premises.
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What Inspectors Found
During the December 30 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one non-critical violation at the Martense Street pizza restaurant:
- Violation Code 08A: The establishment was found not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.
This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions within the restaurant that could attract or sustain pest populations. Such conditions may include gaps in walls or flooring, improper waste storage, accumulation of debris, or other structural or sanitation issues that create opportunities for pest harborage.
While the inspection recorded zero critical violations, the DOHMH determined that the conditions warranted immediate closure. According to the agency's enforcement notes, violations were cited and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
The relatively low score of 18 — compared to the restaurant's previous score of 96 on December 16 — suggests that substantial corrective measures had been taken between the two inspections, though conditions still did not meet the threshold for continued operation at the time of the December 30 visit.
Food Safety Context
Pest control is a foundational element of food safety regulation in New York City. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain their premises in a condition that prevents the harborage and breeding of pests, including rodents, insects, and other vermin.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local health regulations, similarly requires that food establishments be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent the entry and harborage of pests. Conditions conducive to pest activity can compromise food safety by introducing biological contaminants, creating unsanitary food preparation surfaces, and increasing the risk of foodborne illness transmission.
DOHMH inspectors have the authority to close an establishment when conditions present an imminent health hazard to the public. Closed establishments must correct the cited violations and pass a re-inspection before resuming operations.
Inspection History
Nurmoy Pizza & Restaurant's recent inspection record shows a pattern of closures followed by corrective action:
- January 5, 2026: Score 0 (Grade Z) — Establishment reopened
- December 30, 2025: Score 18 (Grade B range) — Closed by DOHMH
- December 16, 2025: Score 96 (Grade N) — Closed by DOHMH
The December 16 inspection resulted in a score of 96, which falls well above the Grade C threshold of 28 points, indicating that numerous violations were documented at that time. The restaurant was closed following that inspection.
The December 30 inspection — the one detailed in this report — showed significant improvement with a score of 18, down from 96, though the establishment was again closed due to the remaining pest-related conditions.
By January 5, 2026, the restaurant received a score of 0, indicating no violations were found during the re-inspection, and the establishment was reopened. The Grade Z designation is an administrative marker used by DOHMH to indicate a re-opened status following a closure, rather than a traditional letter grade.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Nurmoy Pizza & Restaurant's December 30 score of 18 placed it in the Grade B range. The restaurant's subsequent re-inspection score of 0 on January 5, 2026, would qualify for a Grade A under normal grading circumstances.
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or enter an adjudication process through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). Grades must be posted at the restaurant entrance where they are visible to the public.
Data Freshness Note
The inspection detailed in this report was conducted on December 30, 2025. The data was released by DOHMH on January 1, 2026. Inspection records are public data and may not reflect the current condition of the establishment. As of the most recent available data, the restaurant was reopened on January 5, 2026, with a clean inspection score.
Consumers can verify current inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Nurmoy Pizza & Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.