GINO'S PIZZERIA

GRADE A

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Overview

GINO'S PIZZERIA in Howard Beach Lindenwood received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 2, 2025, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
158-46 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11414
Cuisine
Pizza
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04E

Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur. 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 prevent a nuisance.

Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly s to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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 dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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GINO'S PIZZERIA — Inspection Questions

Did GINO'S PIZZERIA pass their NYC health inspection on December 2, 2025?
GINO'S PIZZERIA passed with an A grade on December 2, 2025 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did GINO'S PIZZERIA have?
GINO'S PIZZERIA had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04E (Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur. 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 prevent a nuisance.) is a critical violation. Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur. 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 prevent a nuisance. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly s to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants