Leo's

104-19 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Leo's has been inspected four times since 2023. Leo's was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to five between inspections.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

08A

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

09E

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

10E

Jul 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

02H

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

Jul 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

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

06D

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

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

06C

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

04H

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leo's on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leo's?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leo's.

How does Leo's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Leo's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Leo's's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leo's 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 Leo's 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 Leo's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Leo's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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