Los Munchies

98-05 Atlantic Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Los Munchies has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Los Munchies squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50
Nov 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
“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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Munchies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Munchies on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Munchies?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Munchies.

How does Los Munchies compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Los Munchies most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Los Munchies's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Munchies 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 Los Munchies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Munchies is inspected roughly once per year on average.