Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala

153-25 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
64
Nov 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Aug 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala.

How does Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Tienda Mi Linda Guatemala have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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