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Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria

176-49 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Dec 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
52
Mar 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
67
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
67
Jul 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Jun 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Manufacture of frozen dessert not authorized on food service establishment permit. milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.
18G
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria on file is from Dec 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria.

How does Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Regina's Cafe & Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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