SAUCE AND SODA in Bushwick (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 21, 2025
📍 40 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Sauce and Soda, a pizza restaurant on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 and has received mixed results across 6 inspections, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
SAUCE AND SODA in Bushwick (West): Emergency Closures (2)
SAUCE AND SODA in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE C
Jan 16, 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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
GRADE A
May 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot food item not held at or...
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SAUCE AND SODA in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAUCE AND SODA last inspected?
- SAUCE AND SODA was last inspected on March 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SAUCE AND SODA's current health grade?
- SAUCE AND SODA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SAUCE AND SODA been closed by NYC Health?
- SAUCE AND SODA 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 SAUCE AND SODA had?
- SAUCE AND SODA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAUCE AND SODA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAUCE AND SODA was 54 points on January 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.