FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026
📍 486 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Famous Joe Pizzeria in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 8 points. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (3 records)
Jun 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA last inspected?
- FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA was last inspected on June 24, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA's current health grade?
- FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA had?
- FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA has 3 health inspections on record from August 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA was 21 points on June 24, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. FAMOUS JOE PIZZERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.