NEW KINGSTON PIZZA in Crown Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025
📍 259 KINGSTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
New Kingston Pizza in Crown Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points, based on 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, with 2 of those inspections resulting in Grade A.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
NEW KINGSTON PIZZA in Crown Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
NEW KINGSTON PIZZA in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal...
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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 P
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
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NEW KINGSTON PIZZA in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW KINGSTON PIZZA last inspected?
- NEW KINGSTON PIZZA was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is NEW KINGSTON PIZZA's current health grade?
- NEW KINGSTON PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NEW KINGSTON PIZZA been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW KINGSTON 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 NEW KINGSTON PIZZA had?
- NEW KINGSTON PIZZA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW KINGSTON PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW KINGSTON PIZZA was 60 points on May 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.