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Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant

108-02 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Aug 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant.

How does Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant 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 Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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