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Las Margaritas

67-12 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Las Margaritas has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Las Margaritas trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
78
Jan 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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, 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Margaritas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Margaritas on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Margaritas?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Margaritas.

How does Las Margaritas compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Las Margaritas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Las Margaritas's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Margaritas 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 Margaritas inspected?

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

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