Las Cazuelas Restaurant

1255 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Las Cazuelas Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

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

Las Cazuelas Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Sep 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

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

May 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

02G

10F

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Cazuelas Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Cazuelas Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Cazuelas Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Cazuelas Restaurant.

How does Las Cazuelas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Las Cazuelas Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Las Cazuelas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Cazuelas Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Cazuelas Restaurant 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 Las Cazuelas Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Cazuelas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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