Papa's Pasta

39-40 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11104

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Papa's Pasta is still short, with only two visits logged. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Papa's Pasta's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jan 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa's Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa's Pasta on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Papa's Pasta compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Papa's Pasta most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Papa's Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa's Pasta have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa's Pasta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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