Fresco's Cantina

12-14 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11106
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Fresco's Cantina has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The last inspection found three violations, up from two the time before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Fresco's Cantina squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresco's Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresco's Cantina on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresco's Cantina?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Fresco's Cantina.

How does Fresco's Cantina compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Fresco's Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fresco's Cantina 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 Fresco's Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.