La Brisa Del Cibao
37-79 103 STREET, Queens, 11368
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 6, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| May 19, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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