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Blinks Deli & Pizza

43-01 35 Street, Queens, NY 11101
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Blinks Deli & Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Blinks Deli & Pizza's latest score of 64 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
47
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Aug 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blinks Deli & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blinks Deli & Pizza on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blinks Deli & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blinks Deli & Pizza.

How does Blinks Deli & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Blinks Deli & Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Blinks Deli & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blinks Deli & Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blinks Deli & 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 Blinks Deli & Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blinks Deli & Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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