GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA in Bensonhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025
📍 8505 21 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11214 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria in Bensonhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on every occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination a...
GRADE A
Apr 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
GRADE A
Jan 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA last inspected?
- GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA was last inspected on December 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA's current health grade?
- GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA had?
- GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA was 12 points on April 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. GROTTA AZZURRA PIZZERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.