Brooklyn Biggies Pizza

1053 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615781

High-priority violations on 3+ inspections

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 50 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority, repeat · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic
-26
Violations at the Sep 3 complaint check
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic; 1 also cited at the Aug 4 routine inspection and counted there
-4
Administrative complaint on Sep 3
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score50

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Inspection history

3 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Oct192026

Licensing inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  One live roach near hand wash sink. Manager killed and discarded dead roach.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Chemical spray bottle stored on bottle shelf of prep table near sugar. Manager properly stored chemical.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener blade soiled with food debris, ice chute soiled on dining room drink dispenser. Manager cleaned can opener.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Two cases of bottle water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored cases of bottle water.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  pizza boxes and lids stored on floor, manager properly stored food items.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  Drain cover missing at Mop sink.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  One co2 tank stored in dry storage area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 2

Sep32026Complaint check3 violations, 2 high priority Administrative complaint

First visitSep 3, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Green chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above prep table. Manager moved spray bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  License expired June 1, 2026
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  One dead roach near front garbage can, one dead roach under shelf in kitchen area, one dead roach between two large storage containers. Manager discarded all roaches.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Aug42026F56Routine inspection8 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 10, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  No change
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (51°F - Hot Holding); beef (49°F - Cold Holding) food items stored in triple door cooler.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (51°F - Hot Holding); beef (49°F - Cold Holding) food items stored in triple door cooler.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  License expired June 1, 2026
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Unlabeled Blue spray bottle on counter across from register. Manager labeled spray bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Fountain drink and bottle water stored on floor, manager properly stored fountain drinks.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Torn gaskets on pizza prep cooler.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gasket soiled on triple door cooler.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  2 co2 tanks stored not secured by walk in cooler.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.