BROOKLYN'S PIZZERIA
27405 US HWY 27 SUITE 111/113, Leesburg FL 34748 · 541-815-6160
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Sliced pizza.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Pizza slices.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle at wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cheese scoops.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Sliced pizza.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Green spray bottle on prep table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station hand sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over Parmesan cheese.
Utensils in poor condition. -Knife handle melted. Operator threw away.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Partial cooked chicken cutlets over buns.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored by ketchup bottles. -Hydrogen peroxide by gloves.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of stove.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler to left of fryers. -Reach in cooler shelves containing sliced lunch meat.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over whipping cream.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner not separate from sauces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer. -Slicer blade guard.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in prep cooler gasket torn. -Knife handle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cheese cooler.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By steam tables.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Pizza prep cooler gasket torn.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sausage 49f, Ham 49f, Cheese 50f; ( - Cold Holding) -Cut tomato 53f, Ham 49f, Cheese 51f, Sliced ham 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Pizza cook.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Pizza prep cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Stovetop.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By steam tables.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cheese pizza. Manager corrected.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Strainers.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Pizza prep cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of stove.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn to left of fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station. -At warewash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Below steam table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.