Copacabana

80-26 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Copacabana appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
74
Jan 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Apr 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copacabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copacabana on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copacabana?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Copacabana.

How does Copacabana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Copacabana most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Copacabana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copacabana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Copacabana 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 Copacabana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Copacabana is inspected roughly once per year on average.