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Bambino Express

760B Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Bambino Express stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
74
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
02G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
35
Jul 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bambino Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bambino Express on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bambino Express?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bambino Express.

How does Bambino Express compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bambino Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Bambino Express's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bambino Express have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bambino Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bambino Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bambino Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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