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La Guardia Cafe

97-02 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11369
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at La Guardia Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

La Guardia Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
50
Jul 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
61
Nov 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
67
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
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
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guardia Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Guardia Cafe on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Guardia Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Guardia Cafe.

How does La Guardia Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Guardia Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Guardia Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Guardia Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Guardia Cafe 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 Guardia Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Guardia Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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