New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Court Square Pizzeria during a health inspection on 08/05/2025.
Court Square Pizzeria is positioned at 4502 23Rd Street Queens Ny in the Long Island City area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
According to inspection records: "06d. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical: critical). 09a. Swollen, leaking, rusted." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines, 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.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Food Code Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Court Square Pizzeria swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in New York City's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| GRADE | N |
| BORO | Queens |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Pizza |
| ZIPCODE | 11101 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/05/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BBL | 4000770033 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 51 |
| PHONE | 7182237823 |
| Latitude | 40.746769256023 |
| Community Board | 402 |
| NTA | QN31 |
| Longitude | -73.945370554918 |
| BUILDING | 4502 |
| Council District | 26 |
| CAMIS | 50171314 |
| STREET | 23RD ST |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Census Tract | 000700 |
| BIN | 4000601 |
| DBA | COURT SQUARE PIZZERIA |
| VIOLATION CODES | 06D; 09A; 05C; 06C; 04L; 02B; 08A; 04A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 09A: Swollen; leaking; rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE || 05C: Food contact surface; refillable; reusable containers; or equipment improperly constructed; placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. || 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. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. |
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 09A: Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE | 05C: Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food. | 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. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations..
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.
