Joey's Pizza

69-07 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11378

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Joey's Pizza stretching back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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.

Joey's Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Queens average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 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

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

04L

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

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

02B

Jul 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Mar 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jun 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06C

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

02B

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joey's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joey's Pizza on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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 Joey's Pizza.

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

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

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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