Ancla

36-16 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Ancla has three inspections in the public record. On Jan 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Ancla is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

May 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

04N

10F

Nov 14, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ancla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ancla on file is from Jan 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ancla?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ancla.

How does Ancla compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ancla most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ancla's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ancla means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ancla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ancla is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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