Nuria's Restaurant

138-16 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Nuria's Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

Oct 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dec 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

04L

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuria's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuria's Restaurant on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuria's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Nuria's Restaurant.

How does Nuria's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nuria's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nuria's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nuria's Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nuria's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nuria's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nuria's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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