Cafe Salamanca

79-05 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, Cafe Salamanca has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Cafe Salamanca trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

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

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

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10B

Mar 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Salamanca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Salamanca on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Salamanca?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Salamanca.

How does Cafe Salamanca compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cafe Salamanca most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cafe Salamanca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Salamanca have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Salamanca 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 Cafe Salamanca inspected?

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

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