Matese Pizzeria

26-15 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Matese Pizzeria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matese Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matese Pizzeria on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matese Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matese Pizzeria.

How does Matese Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Matese Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Matese Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Matese Pizzeria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matese 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 Matese Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matese Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.