Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant

45-18 104 Street, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

09C

Feb 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Dec 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

06C

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant.

How does Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cali Tajadas Bakery & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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