La Cabana Restaurant

97 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10301
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at La Cabana Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which La Cabana Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67
Sep 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cabana Restaurant.

How does La Cabana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

La Cabana Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has La Cabana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cabana Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.