Kantu Peruvian Cuisine

105-07 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

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

Mar 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

08A

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

Oct 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jun 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

05D

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

02B

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kantu Peruvian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine.

How does Kantu Peruvian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Kantu Peruvian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kantu Peruvian Cuisine 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 Kantu Peruvian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kantu Peruvian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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