Cantina LA 87 Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 87-01 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
26
Last inspection
December 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Cantina LA 87 currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 6, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Anti-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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
December 6, 2025
- Date
- December 6, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cantina LA 87 does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cantina LA 87's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cantina LA 87's current NYC health grade?
Cantina LA 87 currently has a N grade.
When was Cantina LA 87 last inspected?
Cantina LA 87 was last inspected on December 6, 2025.
What was Cantina LA 87's latest inspection score?
Cantina LA 87's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Cantina LA 87 have in its latest inspection?
Cantina LA 87 had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Cantina LA 87 located?
Cantina LA 87 is located at 87-01 Northern Boulevard in Queens, NY 11372.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50148655
Last updated: July 3, 2026