La Montanita Bar Restaurant

100-14 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Montanita Bar Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

La Montanita Bar Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Aug 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Jul 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Montanita Bar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Montanita Bar Restaurant on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Montanita Bar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Montanita Bar Restaurant.

How does La Montanita Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has La Montanita Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Montanita Bar Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is La Montanita Bar Restaurant inspected?

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