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Nuevo Latino Restaurante

96-38 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Nuevo Latino Restaurante stretching back to 2023. Nuevo Latino Restaurante was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Nuevo Latino Restaurante trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
55
Jul 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
“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
47
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuevo Latino Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuevo Latino Restaurante on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuevo Latino Restaurante?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nuevo Latino Restaurante.

How does Nuevo Latino Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nuevo Latino Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuevo Latino Restaurante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nuevo Latino Restaurante 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 Latino Restaurante inspected?

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

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