Donato's Pizzeria

50-22 39 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Donato's Pizzeria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near five violations per visit.

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

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 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
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
70
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donato's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donato's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Donato's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Donato's Pizzeria.

How does Donato's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Donato's Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Donato's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Donato's Pizzeria have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Donato's Pizzeria 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 Donato's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Donato's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.