La Obeja Negra

105-05 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
American
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at La Obeja Negra stretching back to 2023. La Obeja Negra was last inspected on Jan 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

La Obeja Negra scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 25, 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Mar 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Obeja Negra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Obeja Negra on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Obeja Negra?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Obeja Negra.

How does La Obeja Negra compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Obeja Negra most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Obeja Negra's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Obeja Negra 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 Obeja Negra inspected?

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