Pizza Palace Family

63-60 108 Street, Queens, NY 11375

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Pizza Palace Family has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Pizza Palace Family on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

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

Apr 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

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

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Dec 7, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06F

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

Nov 21, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Palace Family last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Palace Family on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Palace Family?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Palace Family.

How does Pizza Palace Family compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pizza Palace Family most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pizza Palace Family's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Palace Family have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Palace Family 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 Pizza Palace Family inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Palace Family is inspected around two times per year on average.

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