La Fusta

80-32 Baxter Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

La Fusta appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 26, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

La Fusta scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
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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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
55
Nov 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fusta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fusta on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fusta?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fusta.

How does La Fusta compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has La Fusta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Fusta have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is La Fusta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Fusta is inspected roughly once per year on average.