Cantina 35

30-01 35 Avenue, Queens, NY 11106
Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Cantina 35 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
Mar 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina 35 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina 35 on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantina 35?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cantina 35.

How does Cantina 35 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cantina 35 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cantina 35's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cantina 35 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 Cantina 35 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.