Barzola

95-20 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11369

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Barzola has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up four times.

Barzola's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 minor violations.

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10B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

10H

Jun 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10F

10B

May 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barzola last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barzola on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barzola?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barzola.

How does Barzola compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Barzola's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Barzola have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barzola 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 Barzola inspected?

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

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