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Dante's Pizza

105-03 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Dante's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Dante's Pizza on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
Mar 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / 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
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
78
Apr 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
55
Mar 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dante's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dante's Pizza on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dante's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dante's Pizza.

How does Dante's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dante's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Dante's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dante's Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dante's 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 Dante's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dante's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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