El Nuevo Cafe Latino

144-11 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, El Nuevo Cafe Latino has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so El Nuevo Cafe Latino is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Sep 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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

09E

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

Nov 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

06A

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Cafe Latino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Cafe Latino on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Cafe Latino?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Cafe Latino.

How does El Nuevo Cafe Latino compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Nuevo Cafe Latino most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Nuevo Cafe Latino's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nuevo Cafe Latino have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Cafe Latino 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 El Nuevo Cafe Latino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Cafe Latino is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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