Arepa Lady

34-41 31 Street, Queens, NY 11106
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Arepa Lady. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. 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 three violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, showing up one time.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepa Lady last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepa Lady on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arepa Lady?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Arepa Lady.

How does Arepa Lady compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Arepa Lady most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Arepa Lady's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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