Queens, NY — Krunchy Krust, a pizza restaurant located at 221-19 Linden Boulevard in Queens, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 30, 2026. The restaurant scored 25 points, placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and two points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 8, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March visit:

Code 08A — The establishment was found to have conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. No critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.

While the single violation did not rise to the critical level, conditions identified under Code 08A are taken seriously by the DOHMH because they indicate an environment where pest activity could develop or persist. The finding did not result in a closure order at this time.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all restaurants operating in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections designed to identify conditions that pose potential public health risks. The DOHMH scoring system assigns points for each violation, with higher point totals reflecting greater concern.

The FDA Food Code similarly identifies pest harborage conditions as a significant food safety issue, given the potential for pests to contaminate food contact surfaces and food supplies. Establishments are expected to maintain structural integrity, proper sanitation practices, and routine pest management to prevent such conditions from arising.

A score of 25 falls within the Grade B band, but is notably close to the 28-point threshold at which a Grade C would be issued. Restaurants that score in the upper portion of the B range are typically subject to re-inspection within a shorter timeframe.

Inspection History

Krunchy Krust's prior inspection record shows a more significant finding in 2025:

  • September 18, 2025: Score 32 (Grade N — issued when a restaurant is being re-inspected or when a score does not yet result in a posted grade)

The September 2025 inspection resulted in a score of 32, which falls within the Grade C range. The "N" grade designation is typically posted while a restaurant is in the adjudication or re-inspection process. The improvement to a score of 25 in the March 2026 inspection represents movement in the right direction, though the score remains in the upper tier of the B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is based on the total number of points assessed during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Grades are required to be posted prominently at the entrance of every inspected establishment. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection may request re-inspection before a grade is officially posted.

Residents can view full inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health. The platform includes violation details, scores, and grade history for all inspected establishments.

More About This Restaurant

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