Vina Del Mar Restaurant

89-52 146 Street, Queens, NY 11435
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Vina Del Mar Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Vina Del Mar Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 29, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
78
May 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vina Del Mar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vina Del Mar Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vina Del Mar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vina Del Mar Restaurant.

How does Vina Del Mar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Vina Del Mar Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Vina Del Mar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vina Del Mar Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Vina Del Mar Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vina Del Mar Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.