La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant

84-07 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04H

06C

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

08A

Dec 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

10E

Feb 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

06C

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

02B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Apr 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant?

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 La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant.

How does La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Nostra Pizzeria and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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