CHAMPION PIZZA in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 22-36A 31 STREET, Queens, NY 11105 ·
🍽️ Pizza
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🚇 Astoria-Ditmars
Overview
Champion Pizza in Astoria has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points, though its inspection history shows mixed results across 6 inspections, including 1 Grade C and 2 Grade A ratings.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CHAMPION PIZZA in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Emergency Closures (2)
CHAMPION PIZZA in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all s...
GRADE C
Aug 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
Aug 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
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CHAMPION PIZZA in Astoria (North) Ditmars Steinway: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHAMPION PIZZA last inspected?
- CHAMPION PIZZA was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is CHAMPION PIZZA's current health grade?
- CHAMPION PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHAMPION PIZZA been closed by NYC Health?
- CHAMPION PIZZA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHAMPION PIZZA had?
- CHAMPION PIZZA has 6 health inspections on record from August 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHAMPION PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHAMPION PIZZA was 60 points on August 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.