PRIMA PASTA & CAFE in Howard Beach Lindenwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 12, 2023
📍 161-50 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11414 ·
🍽️ Italian
Overview
Prima Pasta & Cafe in Howard Beach has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times since 2021. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z pending re-inspection, following a score of 14 points on its most recent visit. With 12 inspections on record between 2021 and 2023, the restaurant has not yet received a passing grade.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
PRIMA PASTA & CAFE in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Emergency Closures (4)
PRIMA PASTA & CAFE in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Full Inspection History (12 records)
Jul 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other to...
Jul 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 32
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Jul 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food are...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE Z
Dec 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 14
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Dec 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 42
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required;...
Dec 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 35
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 un...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Violations:
28-06
Mar 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drai...
Feb 25, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
Violations:
22A
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PRIMA PASTA & CAFE in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PRIMA PASTA & CAFE last inspected?
- PRIMA PASTA & CAFE was last inspected on July 12, 2023 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is PRIMA PASTA & CAFE's current health grade?
- PRIMA PASTA & CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has PRIMA PASTA & CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- PRIMA PASTA & CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PRIMA PASTA & CAFE had?
- PRIMA PASTA & CAFE has 12 health inspections on record from February 2021 through July 2023.
- What was the worst inspection score at PRIMA PASTA & CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PRIMA PASTA & CAFE was 62 points on June 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.