Don Alex Restaurant

97-05 64 Avenue, Queens, NY 11374

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Don Alex Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to seven violations previously.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04H

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

03B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06F

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

04L

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

04H

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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

Aug 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

06C

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

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

08A

10F

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

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Alex Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Alex Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Don Alex Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Don Alex Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Alex Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Alex Restaurant 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 Don Alex Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Alex Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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