Tia Julia Restaurant

40-08 Case Street, Queens, NY 11373

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Tia Julia Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. On May 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Tia Julia Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Feb 14, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Aug 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

06C

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

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

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tia Julia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tia Julia Restaurant on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tia Julia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tia Julia Restaurant.

How does Tia Julia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tia Julia Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tia Julia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tia Julia Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tia Julia Restaurant 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 Tia Julia Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tia Julia Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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