La Ruana Paisa

92-03 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting La Ruana Paisa on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Feb 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ruana Paisa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ruana Paisa on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ruana Paisa?

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 Ruana Paisa.

How does La Ruana Paisa compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Ruana Paisa most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Ruana Paisa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Ruana Paisa have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Ruana Paisa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.