QUEENS NY PIZZA
158 HIALEAH DR, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305 639 8717
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a Parmesan cheese piece with mold-like growth inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator segregated to later discard.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee from the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee from the day before.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread container, flour container and 2 oil cases stored on the floor at back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at back kitchen area.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed inside metal container on top of preparation table next to stove at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of soiled all around kitchen area.
Sep 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler behind freezer at storage area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open for delivery. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed inside reach in cooler at pizza station Sliced Ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. Observed also at pizza station. Shredded Mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); Tomato Sauce (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at pizza station missing condenser cover.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to mop sink.
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a Parmesan cheese piece with mold-like growth inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator segregated to later discard.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground sausage inside reach in cooler across prep table at storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside reach in cooler at pizza station Sliced Ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler behind freezer at storage area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that the door was left open for delivery. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed inside reach in cooler at pizza station Sliced Ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. Observed also at pizza station. Shredded Mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); Tomato Sauce (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese pizzas on prep table and on top of stove without time mark. As per operator for less than 4 hours.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee John without proof of employee training hired more than 60 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed and provided to employee via email.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna no time mark after thawing inside reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a bag pack and cell phone on top of single service pizza boxes at the front counter. Operator removed the items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at pizza station missing condenser cover.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottle waters and 1 case of plastic bottles of sparkling water stored on the floor at front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife and spatula stored between wall and PVC tube behind prep table at storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of togo paper bags stored on floor at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at pizza station.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed establishment offers sliced pizzas, and keep the pizza out of temperature for 4 hours. As per employee the pizza was prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Discussed and coach employee in proper methods.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adriane Baez.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment offers sliced pizzas, and keep the pizza out of temperature for 4 hours. Discussed with employee and provided printed form.
Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, located at pizza station.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.