La Taverna

85-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at La Taverna is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the three found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which La Taverna's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Jul 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Taverna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Taverna on file is from Oct 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Taverna?

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 Taverna.

How does La Taverna compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has La Taverna's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Taverna have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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