Champion Pizza

22-36A 31 Street, Queens, NY 11105

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Champion Pizza has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Champion Pizza's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Jun 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 31, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 6 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, 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

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

10B

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

10F

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Aug 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

04N

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Champion Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Champion Pizza on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Champion Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Champion Pizza.

How does Champion Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Champion Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Champion Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Champion 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 Champion Pizza inspected?

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

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