Cantina La 87

87-01 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cantina La 87 has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Cantina La 87 was last inspected on Dec 6, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Cantina La 87's latest score of 52 falls below the Queens average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06D

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina La 87 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina La 87 on file is from Dec 6, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantina La 87?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cantina La 87.

How does Cantina La 87 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cantina La 87 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cantina La 87 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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