Copacabana

31-13 36 Avenue, Queens, NY 11106
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Copacabana has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
61
Jul 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copacabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copacabana on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copacabana?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copacabana.

How does Copacabana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Copacabana most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Copacabana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Copacabana have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Copacabana 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 Copacabana inspected?

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