Santa Maria Bar

64-19 39 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Santa Maria Bar stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Santa Maria Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
95
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
May 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santa Maria Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santa Maria Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santa Maria Bar?

Across the inspection record, “toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santa Maria Bar.

How does Santa Maria Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Santa Maria Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Santa Maria Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Santa Maria Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santa Maria Bar 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 Santa Maria Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Maria Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.