La Brisa Del Cibao

37-79 103 Street, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, La Brisa Del Cibao has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

02B

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

06D

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

10G

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

19-05

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

08A

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

10G

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Jun 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

06D

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

04M

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Brisa Del Cibao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Brisa Del Cibao on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Brisa Del Cibao?

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 La Brisa Del Cibao.

How does La Brisa Del Cibao compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Brisa Del Cibao most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Brisa Del Cibao's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Brisa Del Cibao have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Brisa Del Cibao 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.

How often is La Brisa Del Cibao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Brisa Del Cibao is inspected around two times per year on average.

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