Fidela's Restaurant

164-12 69 Avenue, Queens, NY 11365

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Fidela's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dec 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jan 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fidela's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fidela's Restaurant on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fidela's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fidela's Restaurant.

How does Fidela's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Fidela's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Fidela's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fidela's Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fidela's Restaurant 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 Fidela's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fidela's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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