Lucia Pizza

82-08 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Lucia Pizza has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 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 one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Lucia Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Dec 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08A

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Jan 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Dec 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucia Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucia Pizza on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucia Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucia Pizza.

How does Lucia Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lucia Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lucia Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucia Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucia 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 Lucia Pizza inspected?

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

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