Mister Cangrejo

79-07 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Mister Cangrejo has four inspections in the public record. Mister Cangrejo was last inspected on Dec 19, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Mister Cangrejo trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04K

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

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

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

08A

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

09C

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

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

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

Jul 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

04H

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

02B

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

Feb 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

02B

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

06A

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

Jun 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

04H

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mister Cangrejo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mister Cangrejo on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mister Cangrejo?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mister Cangrejo.

How does Mister Cangrejo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mister Cangrejo most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mister Cangrejo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mister Cangrejo have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mister Cangrejo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mister Cangrejo inspected?

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

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