Otra Casita Mexicana

66-21 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Otra Casita Mexicana has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Otra Casita Mexicana's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86
Jul 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Jul 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
“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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Otra Casita Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Otra Casita Mexicana on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Otra Casita Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Otra Casita Mexicana.

How does Otra Casita Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Otra Casita Mexicana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Otra Casita Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Otra Casita Mexicana have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Otra Casita Mexicana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.