What is Don Tequila Urban Cantina's health inspection score?

Don Tequila Urban Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 12 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Don Tequila Urban Cantina last inspected?

Don Tequila Urban Cantina was last inspected on July 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Don Tequila Urban Cantina have?

Don Tequila Urban Cantina has 9 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Don Tequila Urban Cantina safe to eat at?

Don Tequila Urban Cantina has a safety score of 12/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Don Tequila Urban Cantina serve?

Don Tequila Urban Cantina serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Don Tequila Urban Cantina

Name: Don Tequila Urban Cantina
Address: 83-38 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11385
Rating: 12

83-38 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD, Queens

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Spanish•Queens

Ranked #993 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 27% of spanish restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jul 14, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-88

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 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

Latest

100% weight

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

83-38 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11385

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High5 Med

9 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

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
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−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

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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.−5
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
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.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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