Las Toxicas

40-09 82 Street, Queens, NY 11373

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Las Toxicas four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 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 six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Las Toxicas' latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Dec 30, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06D

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

10F

“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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Mar 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

06D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Sep 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Toxicas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Toxicas on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Toxicas?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Toxicas.

How does Las Toxicas compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Las Toxicas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Las Toxicas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Toxicas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Toxicas 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 Las Toxicas inspected?

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

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