Bellerose Famous Pizza

79-09 Main Street, Queens, NY 11367
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Bellerose Famous Pizza three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Bellerose Famous Pizza's latest score of 64 falls below the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Jul 22, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“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.
20-04
43
Oct 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bellerose Famous Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bellerose Famous Pizza on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bellerose Famous Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bellerose Famous Pizza.

How does Bellerose Famous Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bellerose Famous Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bellerose Famous Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bellerose Famous Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bellerose Famous Pizza 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 Bellerose Famous Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bellerose Famous Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.