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HIGH RISK

POTIWA PIZZA INTERNATIONAL

1456 FLATBUSH AVENUE, New York, NY 11210/Pizza

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

0/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Feb 2026

Critical

11

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

contamination
533%
pest
427%
temperature
213%
hygiene
213%
other
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalTemperature

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.

Code 02G

CriticalContamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Code 06C

CriticalContamination

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

Code 05H

CriticalContamination

No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.

Code 03E

CriticalContamination

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Code 04H

CriticalHygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

Code 06A

CriticalPest

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04K

CriticalPest

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Code 04A

CriticalTemperature

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

Code 04J

CriticalOther

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Code 02B

CriticalHygiene

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 or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

Code 05D

MinorPest

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Code 08A

MinorChemical

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Code 10G

MinorContamination

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.

Code 10F

MinorPest

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Code 08C

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.