PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026
📍 76-17 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Pizzeria Panaderia Mexicana in Elmhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025. The bakery currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 across 7 inspections conducted between 2025 and 2026.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Feb 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Feb 10, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storag...
GRADE Z
Nov 18, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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 sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 77
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 77
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispense...
Oct 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
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 sides, above and underneath the unit.
“Choking firs...
Oct 27, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 84
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA in Elmhurst: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Pizzeria Panaderia Mexicana Cited for Violations - Queens Published Mar 8, 2026PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA last inspected?
- PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 42 points.
- What is PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA's current health grade?
- PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA been closed by NYC Health?
- PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA 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 PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA had?
- PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA has 7 health inspections on record from October 2025 through February 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA was 84 points on October 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.