Grade PendingBakery Products/Desserts

Pizzeria Panaderia Mexicana

76-17 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 10, 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.

    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
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    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
  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 10, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (5 critical)
Nov 18, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1
Nov 13, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection9 (5 critical)
Oct 27, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection12 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 11 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.

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