Matecana Bakery & Restaurant

48-04 108 Street, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Matecana Bakery & Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Matecana Bakery & Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Jan 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Oct 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matecana Bakery & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matecana Bakery & Restaurant on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matecana Bakery & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matecana Bakery & Restaurant.

How does Matecana Bakery & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Matecana Bakery & Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Matecana Bakery & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matecana Bakery & Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Matecana Bakery & Restaurant 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 Matecana Bakery & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matecana Bakery & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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