KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE.

NYC Health Dept

105-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 15 points (May 2025). Pest Activity cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
MAR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
OCT 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
JUN 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 5 CRITICAL
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Facility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
JUN 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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