NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50160726 · Pizza
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.
- Apr 22, 2026Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
- Oct 7, 202523Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10FNon-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.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
2 critical citations this visit - Jun 20, 202548CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04DcriticalFood 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.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 09BThawing procedure improper.
6 critical citations this visit - May 1, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations 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.
- May 1, 202528Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
3 critical citations this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card