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Mexican · Elmhurst
LA TAVERNA health grade & inspection history
85-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
26 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 31, 2023). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 25, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 25, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
LA TAVERNA inspection history
15 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | — | 26 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 31, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
LA TAVERNA on the map
Common questions
LA TAVERNA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LA TAVERNA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 31, 2023. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.
When was LA TAVERNA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 25, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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