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5 Burro Cafe

72-05 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, 5 Burro Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, showing up two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
70
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Burro Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Burro Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Burro Cafe?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 Burro Cafe.

How does 5 Burro Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

5 Burro Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 5 Burro Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 5 Burro Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 5 Burro Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 5 Burro Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Burro Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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