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Nuevo Don Francisco

40-56 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Nuevo Don Francisco stretching back to 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Nuevo Don Francisco's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
70
Aug 22, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
“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
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
47
Feb 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuevo Don Francisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuevo Don Francisco on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuevo Don Francisco?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nuevo Don Francisco.

How does Nuevo Don Francisco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nuevo Don Francisco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nuevo Don Francisco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nuevo Don Francisco have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nuevo Don Francisco 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 Nuevo Don Francisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nuevo Don Francisco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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