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Morena's Kitchen

111-20 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Morena's Kitchen stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus two before.

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

Morena's Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
70
Mar 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Aug 22, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
78
Aug 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morena's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morena's Kitchen on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morena's Kitchen?

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 Morena's Kitchen.

How does Morena's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Morena's Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Morena's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Morena's Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morena's Kitchen 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 Morena's Kitchen inspected?

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

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