La Mitad Del Mundo

104-10 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Mitad Del Mundo four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so La Mitad Del Mundo trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Aug 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
58
Jan 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
86
Nov 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mitad Del Mundo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mitad Del Mundo on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Mitad Del Mundo?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Mitad Del Mundo.

How does La Mitad Del Mundo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Mitad Del Mundo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Mitad Del Mundo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Mitad Del Mundo 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 Mitad Del Mundo inspected?

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