Pasticceria La Torre

158-12 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens, NY 11414
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Pasticceria La Torre stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Pasticceria La Torre is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
May 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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
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
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
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
74
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
86
Oct 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pasticceria La Torre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pasticceria La Torre on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pasticceria La Torre?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pasticceria La Torre.

How does Pasticceria La Torre compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pasticceria La Torre most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pasticceria La Torre's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasticceria La Torre have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pasticceria La Torre 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 Pasticceria La Torre inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pasticceria La Torre is inspected around two times per year on average.