Grade CPizza

Big John's Pizza & Restaurant

219-11 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11428

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 29, 2025 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 29, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Sep 8, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	0
Sep 4, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (4 critical)
Mar 5, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (5 critical)
Sep 16, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection	0
Sep 9, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection	13 (10 critical)
Jul 29, 2024	Grade C	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	9 (6 critical)
May 16, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	8 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

5×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
4×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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