New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana during a health inspection on 07/28/2025.
The restaurant is located at 3608 Ditmars Boulevard Queens Ny in New York City's Astoria district, serving local residents and visitors.
According to inspection records: "04h. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage o." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Census Tract | 011700 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Italian |
| NTA | QN72 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/28/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| PHONE | 7182784800 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Longitude | -73.90805150522 |
| DBA | TUFINO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA |
| ZIPCODE | 11105 |
| STREET | DITMARS BOULEVARD |
| Council District | 22 |
| BIN | 4016364 |
| BUILDING | 3608 |
| Community Board | 401 |
| CAMIS | 41696092 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/28/2025 |
| BBL | 4008210031 |
| GRADE | Z |
| Latitude | 40.774239677767 |
| SCORE | 27 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04H; 08A; 04N; 04L; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04N: 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. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04N: 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. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
