Desi Pizza
111-03 101 AVENUE, Queens, 11419
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 19, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (1 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 9 (7 critical) |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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