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La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria

37-72 90 Street, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
55
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria.

How does La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria 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 La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Pequena Taste of Italy Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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