La Morenita Ecuatoriana

100-08 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Morenita Ecuatoriana has been inspected five times since 2022. On May 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting La Morenita Ecuatoriana squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
78
Jan 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
58
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / 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
67
May 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Morenita Ecuatoriana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Morenita Ecuatoriana on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Morenita Ecuatoriana?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Morenita Ecuatoriana.

How does La Morenita Ecuatoriana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Morenita Ecuatoriana most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Morenita Ecuatoriana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Morenita Ecuatoriana have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Morenita Ecuatoriana 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 Morenita Ecuatoriana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Morenita Ecuatoriana is inspected around two times per year on average.