Fresh Tortillas

118-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11415

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Fresh Tortillas has been inspected three times since 2022. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Fresh Tortillas is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

10F

Dec 29, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Tortillas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Tortillas on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Tortillas?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Tortillas.

How does Fresh Tortillas compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Fresh Tortillas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Tortillas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh Tortillas 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 Fresh Tortillas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Tortillas is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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