Taqueria Pantitlan

87-12 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens, NY 11421

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Taqueria Pantitlan, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after eight on the prior visit.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Taqueria Pantitlan's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

04A

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

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

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

08A

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

Oct 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Pantitlan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Pantitlan on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Pantitlan?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Pantitlan.

How does Taqueria Pantitlan compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taqueria Pantitlan most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taqueria Pantitlan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Pantitlan have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Pantitlan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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