Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
29
Last inspection
May 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 2
Margherita Pizza currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 19, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 19, 2026
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Margherita Pizza's most recent graded inspection in May 2026 was a C, after a A in April 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Margherita Pizza's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margherita Pizza's current NYC health grade?
Margherita Pizza currently has a C grade.
When was Margherita Pizza last inspected?
Margherita Pizza was last inspected on May 19, 2026.
What was Margherita Pizza's latest inspection score?
Margherita Pizza's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Margherita Pizza have in its latest inspection?
Margherita Pizza had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Margherita Pizza located?
Margherita Pizza is located at 163-04 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11432.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40366002
Last updated: August 7, 2026