Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
July 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 8
Pizza Chef currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2025 found 6 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2025
- Date
- July 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (1 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pizza Chef's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a A, after a B in October 2023.
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.
Pizza Chef's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pizza Chef's current NYC health grade?
Pizza Chef currently has a A grade.
When was Pizza Chef last inspected?
Pizza Chef was last inspected on July 1, 2025.
What was Pizza Chef's latest inspection score?
Pizza Chef's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Pizza Chef have in its latest inspection?
Pizza Chef had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Pizza Chef located?
Pizza Chef is located at 153-81 Cross Island Parkway in Queens, NY 11357.
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: 40399422
Last updated: July 3, 2026