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La Taverna
- gradeGrade A ⏳
- inspection score11 pts
- critical violations0
- last inspectedJuly 31, 2023
- address85-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens 11372
- cuisineMexican
- phone3472655670
Is La Taverna clean?
La Taverna is currently Grade A ⏳ from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), from an inspection on July 31, 2023. No critical violations were recorded at that visit. On Cooked's ladder that reads clean 😇. There is a newer inspection the city has not ruled on yet, so the posted grade still stands for now.
What did inspectors find at La Taverna?
These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on July 31, 2023, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.
- 🛠️facility / equipment issueDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 🚿plumbing acting upAnti-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.
- 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to codeNon-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.
When was La Taverna last inspected?
La Taverna has 2 inspections on record going back to July 31, 2023, averaging 19 points.
| date | result | score |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2025 | no grade issued ⏳ | 26 pts |
| July 31, 2023 | Grade A | 11 pts |
La Taverna vs Elmhurst
Elmhurst runs 73% clean across 290 tracked restaurants — 203 clean, 36 mid, 40 cooked.
Against the 290 spots Cooked tracks in Elmhurst, this one comes out cleaner than 66% of them.
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How New York grades restaurants
New York City health inspectors score violations in points, and lower is better: 0–13 points earns an A, 14–27 a B, and 28 or more a C. Every restaurant is inspected at least once a year, and the letter has to be posted in the window. A restaurant that scores 14 or more on the first inspection of a cycle does not get a letter right away — it stays “Grade Pending” until a re-inspection settles it, which is why some spots here show an hourglass instead of a letter. Cooked only ever shows a letter the city actually posted; we never infer one from a score.
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) via NYC Open Data. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated July 31, 2023. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.