New York City
BEAT

LA Sazon De LA China

96-11 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11368 · Queens · Latin American

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-13
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
66/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-13
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Sanitation critical
Other minor
Pest Activity critical
Food Storage & Handling critical
Documentation & Training critical
2025-12-13 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

critical Food Temperature

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 dur

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2025-06-11 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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 dur

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 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 Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

2025-04-22 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

minor Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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 Food Temperature

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 dur

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

2025-04-22 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4
minor Other

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

minor Employee Hygiene

“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.

minor Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

minor Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

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