Queens, NY — Singas Famous Pizza, located at 63-53 108th Street in Forest Hills, received a score of 30 on a health inspection conducted February 12, 2026, resulting in a Grade C rating. The inspection identified two non-critical violations related to pesticide handling and caloric content posting, marking a significant decline from the restaurant's previously consistent Grade A scores.
The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 17, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two non-critical violations during the February 12 inspection:
The first violation, cited under code 08C, involved improper pesticide labeling, use by an unlicensed individual, improper use or storage of pesticides or other toxic chemicals, or the use of an unprotected or unlocked bait station. Proper pesticide management in food service establishments requires that all chemicals be clearly labeled, stored away from food preparation and storage areas, and applied only by licensed pest management professionals. Bait stations must be tamper-resistant and securely locked to prevent contamination.
The second violation, cited under code 16-03, noted that caloric content was not posted on menus, menu boards, or food tags. This requirement applies to food service establishments that are one of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership, control, or franchise agreement. As a chain restaurant operating under the Singas Famous Pizza name, the location is required to display standardized caloric information for each menu item served in standard portions.
No critical violations were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishment inspections in New York City. Under this framework, violations are assigned point values, and the total score determines the restaurant's letter grade. Higher scores indicate more or more serious violations.
The pesticide-related violation reflects requirements under both local and federal guidelines. The FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code require that toxic materials, including pesticides, be stored separately from food, utensils, and food preparation surfaces. Only licensed pest control operators are permitted to apply pesticides in food service establishments, and all bait stations must be tamper-resistant to prevent accidental exposure.
The caloric posting requirement stems from local regulations aligned with federal menu labeling rules under the Affordable Care Act, which require chain restaurants with 15 or more locations to provide caloric information to consumers at the point of purchase.
Inspection History
Singas Famous Pizza had maintained a consistent record of Grade A scores prior to this inspection:
- March 6, 2024: Score 11, Grade A
- April 10, 2023: Score 9
- March 30, 2022: Score 9, Grade A
The jump from a score of 11 in March 2024 to a score of 30 in February 2026 represents a notable change in the restaurant's inspection performance. The previous three inspections on record all resulted in scores well within the Grade A range.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection. The grade card posted in the restaurant's window reflects the better of the two scores. Restaurants also have the option to contest their grade through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
A Grade C indicates that conditions at the time of inspection fell below the standards expected by the city's health code, though it does not necessarily indicate an imminent health hazard. Restaurants receiving a Grade C are scheduled for a re-inspection, typically within a month.
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. All inspection results referenced in this article are based on publicly available data from the City of New York.
More About This Restaurant
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