Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria Health Inspection Grade
Pizza · 8505 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 23, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 23, 2025
- Date
- December 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its August 2024 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria's current NYC health grade?
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria currently has a A grade.
When was Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria last inspected?
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria was last inspected on December 23, 2025.
What was Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria's latest inspection score?
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria have in its latest inspection?
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria located?
Grotta Azzurra Pizzeria is located at 8505 21st Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40391205
Last updated: June 26, 2026