La Candela Espanola

3923 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10308

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Candela Espanola has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

La Candela Espanola's latest score is in line with the Staten Island average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04H

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

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

Aug 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Candela Espanola last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Candela Espanola on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Candela Espanola compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

La Candela Espanola most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has La Candela Espanola's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Candela Espanola have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Candela Espanola means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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