La Tamaleria Colombiana

32-23 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11369
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, La Tamaleria Colombiana has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

La Tamaleria Colombiana's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Mar 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tamaleria Colombiana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tamaleria Colombiana on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Tamaleria Colombiana?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Tamaleria Colombiana.

How does La Tamaleria Colombiana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Tamaleria Colombiana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Tamaleria Colombiana's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Tamaleria Colombiana 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 Tamaleria Colombiana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tamaleria Colombiana is inspected roughly once per year on average.