La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway

1037 Beach 20 Street, Queens, NY 11691

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway.

How does La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway 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 Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Palma Restaurant of Far Rockaway is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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