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Fiesta Mexicana

58-28 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Fiesta Mexicana has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 27, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “thawing procedure improper” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
45
Feb 2, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78
Jan 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jan 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiesta Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Mexicana on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fiesta Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, “thawing procedure improper” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Mexicana.

How does Fiesta Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Fiesta Mexicana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Fiesta Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Mexicana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fiesta Mexicana 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 Fiesta Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.

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