New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Pizza 21St during an inspection on 08/05/2025.
Pizza 21St is positioned at 3106 21St Street Queens Ny in the Long Island City area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
The inspection report documents: "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, fle." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
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.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that Pizza 21St immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
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.
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Pizza |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/05/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.767124298714 |
| ZIPCODE | 11106 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| STREET | 21ST ST |
| DBA | PIZZA 21ST |
| Census Tract | 007700 |
| CAMIS | 50147128 |
| BBL | 4005330047 |
| Council District | 22 |
| PHONE | 7186062068 |
| Longitude | -73.930025272263 |
| BIN | 4005905 |
| Community Board | 401 |
| NTA | QN70 |
| GRADE | A |
| GRADE DATE | 08/05/2025 |
| BUILDING | 3106 |
| SCORE | 12 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04N; 09C; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 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. || 09C: Design; construction; materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable; sanitized and maintained. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 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. | 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
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.
