Pot to Plate Restaurant

219-17 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Pot to Plate Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Pot to Plate Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Nov 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Aug 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

May 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

02G

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

02B

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pot to Plate Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pot to Plate Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pot to Plate Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pot to Plate Restaurant.

How does Pot to Plate Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pot to Plate Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pot to Plate Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pot to Plate Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pot to Plate 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 Pot to Plate Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pot to Plate Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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