Apicius Pizzeria
20-72 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11105
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 25, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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