Gino's of Kissena

65-01 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Gino's of Kissena appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Jun 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

Feb 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Sep 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Mar 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

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

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gino's of Kissena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gino's of Kissena on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gino's of Kissena?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gino's of Kissena.

How does Gino's of Kissena compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Gino's of Kissena most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Gino's of Kissena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gino's of Kissena have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gino's of Kissena 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 Gino's of Kissena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gino's of Kissena is inspected around two times per year on average.

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