Grade BMexican

La Pequena Taste Of Italy Pizzeria

37-72 90 STREET, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

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

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
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 29, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Jul 23, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Dec 13, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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