How Long Does Pizza Last in the Fridge? | Brick and Brews Magnolia Explains

How Long Does Pizza Last in the Fridge? A Slice of Food Safety You Should Know

Whether you’re savoring the last slice from a Brick and Brews pizza night or grabbing a leftover slice for breakfast (we don’t judge), one question always comes up: How long does pizza last in the fridge?

At Brick and Brews in Magnolia, we love serving up piping hot, wood-fired pizzas—but we also know that the next-day slice is a time-honored tradition. Here’s what you need to know to keep it safe, tasty, and fresh.

🧊 The Quick Answer: 3 to 4 Days

If you’re storing leftover pizza in the fridge, the USDA recommends eating it within 3 to 4 days. That means your Friday night Margherita or Meat Lovers pizza is still fair game by Monday—but not by Wednesday night.

🍕 Pro Tip from Brick and Brews: Store your leftovers in an airtight container or tightly wrap them in foil or plastic wrap for best freshness.

🦠 Why Pizza Has a Fridge Deadline

Even though pizza is cooked at high temps, once it cools, it becomes vulnerable to bacteria growth just like any other food. Ingredients like cheese, meats, and sauces can spoil if left too long—even in the fridge.

Risks of keeping pizza too long:

• Listeria and Salmonella growth
• Sour smell or slimy texture
• Off taste or color changes

When in doubt, throw it out.

❌ How Long Can Pizza Sit Out?

Leftover pizza should not sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. After that, bacteria can start growing at unsafe levels—even if it still looks and smells fine.

This applies whether your pizza is topped with veggies or loaded with sausage and pepperoni.

🔥 How to Reheat Pizza the Right Way

We get it—microwaving is fast, but it can leave your crust rubbery or soggy. Want to bring your slice back to life?

Brick and Brews’ Reheating Tips:

• Skillet on the Stove (5 min): Crisps the crust and evenly melts the cheese.
• Oven (375°F for 10 minutes): Best for multiple slices.
• Air Fryer (350°F for 3–4 minutes): Quick and extra crispy!

Avoid reheating pizza more than once—it can mess with the texture and safety.

🧀 Can You Freeze Pizza?

Yes! If you’re not eating your leftovers within 4 days, wrap them tightly and freeze them. Frozen pizza lasts up to 2 months in the freezer.

📦 Use freezer-safe bags or containers, and label them with the date so you know when it’s time to reheat and eat.

✅ Signs Your Pizza’s Gone Bad

It’s tempting to give that mystery slice one more chance, but here’s when to toss it:

• Strong, sour, or unusual odor
• Mold or discoloration on the crust or cheese
• Slimy or hard-dry texture
• It’s been in the fridge for over 4 days

🍕 Enjoy It Fresh at Brick and Brews Magnolia

Of course, the best way to enjoy pizza is fresh out of the oven, and nobody does it better than Brick and Brews. Our handcrafted pizzas are made with fresh, local ingredients and slow-fermented dough, and they are fired to perfection in our custom ovens.

Whether you’re picking up a pie to go or relaxing with a local brew on tap, we serve up quality and flavor that’s worth every bite.

📍 Stop By or Order Out

Live in or around Magnolia, TX? Drop by Brick and Brews for the real deal. And if you do end up with leftovers, now you know exactly how long that pizza lasts in the fridge!

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