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Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe

85-19 126 Street, Queens, NY 11415
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
61
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
43
Dec 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe.

How does Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe 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 Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paul Michael's Brick Oven Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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