Grade ALatin American

La Cocina De Mama

56-13 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, 11385

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 15, 2025

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

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • 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
Dec 15, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Aug 22, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
May 9, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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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