Gino's Pizza in Springfield Gardens Fails Health Inspection

GINO'S PIZZA restaurant inspection

New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at Gino'S Pizza on 07/31/2025 identified food safety violations.

Gino'S Pizza is positioned at 6132 Springfield Boulevard Queens Ny in the Springfield Gardens area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.

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Inspectors documented: "06c. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.

Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.

Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in USDA Safe Temperature Standards, The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.

The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.

Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.

Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.

Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.

Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.

City health officials have required that Gino'S Pizza promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.

These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.

📋 Complete Inspection Data

GRADE N
BBL 4076100008
Census Tract 136700
BORO Queens
BIN 4162212
BUILDING 6132
INSPECTION DATE 07/31/2025
SCORE 23
RECORD DATE 08/15/2025
Latitude 40.748785698854
Longitude -73.756561590589
ACTION Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Council District 23
PHONE 5169966720
CAMIS 50154002
CUISINE DESCRIPTION Other
DBA GINO'S PIZZA
Community Board 411
INSPECTION TYPE Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
ZIPCODE 11364
NTA QN42
STREET SPRINGFIELD BLVD
VIOLATION CODES 06C; 04A; 02B
ALL VIOLATIONS 06C: 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. || 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on July 31, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were found: 06C: 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. | 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..

Why are these violations concerning?

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.

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📋 Data Sources & Health Guidelines

Inspection Data Source

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 .

Federal Health Guidelines

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.