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Sandro's Latin Food

27-03 23 Avenue, Queens, NY 11105
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Sandro's Latin Food four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus five before.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Sandro's Latin Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Jun 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
55
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandro's Latin Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandro's Latin Food on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandro's Latin Food?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandro's Latin Food.

How does Sandro's Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sandro's Latin Food most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sandro's Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sandro's Latin Food have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sandro's Latin Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sandro's Latin Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandro's Latin Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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