Food Junction

74-17 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Food Junction four times, with records going back to 2022. Food Junction was last inspected on Feb 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Food Junction on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
Jul 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
“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
58
Feb 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74
Mar 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food Junction last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food Junction on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food Junction?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Food Junction.

How does Food Junction compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Food Junction most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Food Junction's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food Junction have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Food Junction 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 Food Junction inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Food Junction is inspected roughly once per year on average.