Klandestino

74-17 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11379
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Klandestino. Klandestino was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
41
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Klandestino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Klandestino on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Klandestino?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Klandestino.

How does Klandestino compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Klandestino most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Klandestino's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Klandestino have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Klandestino means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.