Noches De Colombia
71-02 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens, 11367
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 4, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (8 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Grade B | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| May 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 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.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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