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99 Cent Pizza

82-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, 99 Cent Pizza has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from three violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting 99 Cent Pizza on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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.
04N
86
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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.
10F
64
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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.
06C
86
Jan 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
10F
52
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 99 Cent Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 99 Cent Pizza on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 99 Cent Pizza?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 99 Cent Pizza.

How does 99 Cent Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

99 Cent Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 99 Cent Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 99 Cent Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 99 Cent Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 99 Cent Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 99 Cent Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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