Chano's Cantina

35-55 31 Street, Queens, NY 11106

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Chano's Cantina has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the two found previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Chano's Cantina trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04K

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

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

08A

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

09C

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

Sep 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

May 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chano's Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chano's Cantina on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chano's Cantina?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chano's Cantina.

How does Chano's Cantina compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chano's Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chano's Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chano's Cantina have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chano's Cantina 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 Chano's Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chano's Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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