La Sala by Tu Casa

116-35 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Sala by Tu Casa has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Jun 25, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Jul 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sala by Tu Casa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sala by Tu Casa on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Sala by Tu Casa?

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

How does La Sala by Tu Casa compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Sala by Tu Casa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Sala by Tu Casa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Sala by Tu Casa 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 Sala by Tu Casa 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 Sala by Tu Casa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Sala by Tu Casa is inspected roughly once per year on average.