The Latin Corner

116-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2024, The Latin Corner has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

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

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
70
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
52
Aug 5, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Latin Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Latin Corner on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Latin Corner?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Latin Corner.

How does The Latin Corner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Latin Corner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Latin Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Latin Corner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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