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La Sazon De La China

96-11 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Sazon De La China stretching back to 2025. La Sazon De La China was last inspected on Dec 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
55
Apr 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
“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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sazon De La China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sazon De La China on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Sazon De La China?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Sazon De La China.

How does La Sazon De La China compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Sazon De La China most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Sazon De La China's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Sazon De La China have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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