Matteo's of Howard Beach

92-10 Shore Parkway, Queens, NY 11414

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Matteo's of Howard Beach stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Matteo's of Howard Beach's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Apr 25, 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

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

06F

10B

Aug 30, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06E

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matteo's of Howard Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matteo's of Howard Beach on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matteo's of Howard Beach?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matteo's of Howard Beach.

How does Matteo's of Howard Beach compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Matteo's of Howard Beach most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Matteo's of Howard Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matteo's of Howard Beach have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matteo's of Howard Beach 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 Matteo's of Howard Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matteo's of Howard Beach is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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