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Don Alex Restaurant

97-05 64 Avenue, Queens, NY 11374
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
61
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 have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “current letter grade or grade pending card not posted” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
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
61
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
41
Aug 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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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.

What is the most common violation at Don Alex Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “current letter grade or grade pending card not posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Alex Restaurant.

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 averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

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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