Queens, NY — The Best Pizzeria & Wings, located at 90-85 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 25, 2026. The restaurant scored 26 points — placing it at the upper boundary of the Grade B range and a single point below the threshold for a Grade C designation. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the March visit. The violation, classified under Code 04H, found that raw, cooked, or prepared food was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the restaurant's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.

Code 04H is categorized as a critical violation because it involves a direct risk of foodborne illness. Under HACCP protocols — required by both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code — food establishments must maintain documented procedures to prevent contamination at every stage of food handling, preparation, and storage.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety standards for all city restaurants, requiring proper food handling, temperature control, and sanitation practices. The FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations are aligned with, defines critical violations as those most likely to contribute directly to foodborne illness if left uncorrected.

A score of 26 is the highest a restaurant can score while still receiving a Grade B. At 27 points, a restaurant would grade out at the top of the B range; at 28 points, it would receive a Grade C. The proximity of this score to the Grade C threshold is a relevant factor for consumers reviewing the public record.

Inspection History

The March 2026 result represents a significant decline from the restaurant's most recent prior score. The inspection history on file is as follows:

  • November 12, 2024: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • April 16, 2024: Score 19 (no grade posted)
  • November 28, 2022: Score 18 (Grade B)
  • July 12, 2022: Score 0

The restaurant earned a Grade A as recently as late 2024, indicating the current score reflects a notable shift in inspection outcomes compared to that period.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City issues letter grades to restaurants following inspections based on the total number of points assessed:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest risk)
  • B: 14–27 points (moderate risk)
  • C: 28 or more points (higher risk)

Grades must be publicly posted at the restaurant entrance. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially assigned.

Inspection records for The Best Pizzeria & Wings and all NYC food service establishments are available through the NYC Open Data portal and the DOHMH restaurant inspection results database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for The Best Pizzeria & Wings including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.