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Los Tres Potrillos

111-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Los Tres Potrillos has four inspections in the public record. Los Tres Potrillos was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found seven violations, up from six the time before.

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

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Los Tres Potrillos trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
“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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
64
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
47
Jun 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
67
Jan 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Tres Potrillos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Tres Potrillos on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Tres Potrillos?

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 Tres Potrillos.

How does Los Tres Potrillos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Los Tres Potrillos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Los Tres Potrillos's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Tres Potrillos have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Tres Potrillos 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 Los Tres Potrillos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Tres Potrillos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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