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La Garra Catracha Restaurant

Spanish · 169-24 Jamaica Avenue · Queens 11432

A Grade A posted 2025-06-09 (score 12)

Inspection history

2025-06-09 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2025-04-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-03-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—
10FNon-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.—

2023-03-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2022-06-23 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 16

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.Critical
09BThawing procedures improper.—

At this address

GRADE C

4 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Sewage, Toxic Chemical/Material) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

169-24 Jamaica Avenue

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