Skinny's Cantina

47-05 Center Boulevard, Queens, NY 11109

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2023

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Skinny's Cantina was last inspected on Dec 20, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Skinny's Cantina since Dec 20, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Skinny's Cantina on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

06D

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skinny's Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skinny's Cantina on file is from Dec 20, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skinny's Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skinny's Cantina.

How does Skinny's Cantina compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Skinny's Cantina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Skinny's Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Skinny's Cantina have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skinny's Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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