PIZZA KING
SCORE: 5 POINTSMonday, May 2, 2022
Address
3916 18 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Cuisine
Jewish/Kosher
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
04L
Evidence of Mice Present in Facility
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
⚠️ Why This Matters
WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.
📋 Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).