Grade ALatin AmericanNo recent inspection

La Morenita Ecuatoriana

100-08 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected May 1, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 1, 2025

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

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

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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

    Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 1, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 17, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Mar 14, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
May 23, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
May 24, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1

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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 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.

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