Queens, NY — Delicias Celaya, a Mexican restaurant located at 34-15 103rd Street in Queens, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 20, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 27 — the highest score still within the Grade B range and one point below the threshold for a Grade C rating. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 24, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two critical violations during the visit. No non-critical violations were recorded.
The first critical violation, cited under Code 03A, involves food from unapproved or unknown sources. This category covers a range of prohibited practices including the use of home-canned or home-prepared food, on-site animal slaughter or butchering, and the preparation of Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) foods without required freezing protocols or unauthorized transport to another location. The inspection record does not specify which particular practice under Code 03A was identified at this location.
The second critical violation, cited under Code 04A, notes that no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC) at the time of inspection. New York City requires that at least one certified food protection manager be present and responsible for food handling operations during all hours of operation.
Both violations are classified as critical, meaning they represent conditions with a direct or potential risk to food safety and public health.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food served to the public must originate from approved, regulated sources. This requirement is designed to ensure traceability, proper handling, and safety standards throughout the food supply chain. The FDA Food Code similarly establishes that food from unverified or unapproved origins poses an elevated risk of contamination or improper preparation.
The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists to ensure that at least one individual in a supervisory role has completed formal food safety training and is accountable for maintaining safe food handling practices on-site. DOHMH mandates this certification as a baseline operational standard for all permitted food service establishments.
A score of 27 carries additional significance within the grading framework. While it technically remains within Grade B territory, it represents the upper boundary of that range. Establishments scoring 28 or above receive a Grade C, which signals a higher level of concern to consumers and triggers more frequent follow-up inspections.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Delicias Celaya in DOHMH records. This appears to be the establishment's first inspection on file.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores as follows:
- Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations)
- Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
- Grade C: Score of 28 or more points
Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point the resulting grade is posted publicly.
Current inspection records for New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection search tool at nyc.gov. Consumers can look up any permitted food service establishment by name, address, or cuisine type to review full violation histories and current grades.
More About This Restaurant
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