Grade ALatin American

12 Corazones

86-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 7, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical
  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 7, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Sep 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection13 (7 critical)
May 8, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Mar 27, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Dec 23, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)
Oct 13, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (6 critical)
May 1, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 24, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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