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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50160726 · Pizza
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JOE'S PIZZA

66-53 FOREST AVENUE Queens 11385
3475316202
2.5/10
Concerning
C
Multiple violations
Score 28+ · poorest tier
This Queens pizzeria carries a grade C with a score of 48 and a record of recurring temperature, pest, and fly citations.
Current score
48
Grade posted Jun 20, 2025
Last inspected
Apr 22, 2026
Inspections on file
5
17 total violations
Critical violations
11
across all time

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Apr 22, 2026
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  2. Oct 7, 2025
    23
    Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    2 critical citations this visit
  3. Jun 20, 2025
    48
    C
    Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04D
      critical
      Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 09B
      Thawing procedure improper.
    6 critical citations this visit
  4. May 1, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-04
      “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
  5. May 1, 2025
    28
    Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    3 critical citations this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card