Noche De Margaritas

31-31 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Noche De Margaritas has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, four this time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
61
Jul 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
“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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
43
Dec 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noche De Margaritas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noche De Margaritas on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noche De Margaritas?

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 Noche De Margaritas.

How does Noche De Margaritas compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Noche De Margaritas most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Noche De Margaritas's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Noche De Margaritas have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Noche De Margaritas 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 Noche De Margaritas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Noche De Margaritas is inspected around two times per year on average.