La Flor Del Paraiso

1715 Cornelia Street, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at La Flor Del Paraiso, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“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 is 75, putting La Flor Del Paraiso squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Jan 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
47
Apr 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 19, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Flor Del Paraiso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Flor Del Paraiso on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Flor Del Paraiso?

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 Flor Del Paraiso.

How does La Flor Del Paraiso compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Flor Del Paraiso most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Flor Del Paraiso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Flor Del Paraiso have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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