La Gitana

90-12 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jun 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting La Gitana on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Dec 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gitana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gitana on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Gitana?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Gitana.

How does La Gitana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Gitana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Gitana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Gitana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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