What is Nuevo Latino Restaurante's health inspection score?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nuevo Latino Restaurante last inspected?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante was last inspected on September 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nuevo Latino Restaurante have?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nuevo Latino Restaurante safe to eat at?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Nuevo Latino Restaurante serve?

Nuevo Latino Restaurante serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nuevo Latino Restaurante

Name: Nuevo Latino Restaurante
Address: 96-38 CORONA AVENUE, Queens, 11368
Rating: 42

96-38 CORONA AVENUE, Queens

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Latin American•Queens

Ranked #988 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 27% of latin american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Sep 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-65

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 35/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (42/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

96-38 CORONA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11368

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10
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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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