Sala

34-39 31 Street, Queens, NY 11106

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sala has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

02G

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

04H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sala on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sala?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sala.

How does Sala compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sala's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sala 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 Sala 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 Sala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sala is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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