Alegre Despertar

32-06 43 Street, Queens, NY 11103
American
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Alegre Despertar has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Mar 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
64
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alegre Despertar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alegre Despertar on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alegre Despertar?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alegre Despertar.

How does Alegre Despertar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Alegre Despertar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Alegre Despertar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alegre Despertar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alegre Despertar 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 Alegre Despertar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alegre Despertar is inspected around two times per year on average.