Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza

30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Queens, NY 11354
American
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
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
82
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza.

How does Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Gourmet Food & Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Gourmet Food & 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.