BEST PIZZA in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025
📍 24 AVENUE O, Brooklyn, NY 11204 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Best Pizza in Bensonhurst has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 4 points, but has a mixed record across 6 inspections with 1 prior Grade C result and no Grade B inspections.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BEST PIZZA in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
BEST PIZZA in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Live roaches in facili...
GRADE C
Mar 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 99
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 99
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
May 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Evidence of mice or li...
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BEST PIZZA in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BEST PIZZA last inspected?
- BEST PIZZA was last inspected on October 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is BEST PIZZA's current health grade?
- BEST PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BEST PIZZA been closed by NYC Health?
- BEST PIZZA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BEST PIZZA had?
- BEST PIZZA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BEST PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BEST PIZZA was 99 points on March 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.