La Criolla

451 Northfield Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

La Criolla has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting La Criolla on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Criolla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Criolla on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does La Criolla compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

La Criolla most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Criolla 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.

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