Joe's Pizza

66-53 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Joe's Pizza, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jun 20, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

May 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

10G

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pizza on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe'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.

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