BUCANOS RESTAURANT in Jamaica Hills Briarwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Sep 5, 2023
📍 138-59 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11435 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Bucanos Restaurant in Jamaica Hills received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 37 points. The Queens Latin American restaurant has been subject to 1 emergency closure since 2021 and holds a Grade C on 2 of its 5 inspections on record, with no Grade A or B results documented.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Closure
BUCANOS RESTAURANT in Jamaica Hills Briarwood: Emergency Closures (1)
BUCANOS RESTAURANT in Jamaica Hills Briarwood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE C
Sep 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Non-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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Oct 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade ...
Oct 31, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
✅ REOPENED
Oct 28, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 12, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Violations:
05D
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BUCANOS RESTAURANT in Jamaica Hills Briarwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BUCANOS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- BUCANOS RESTAURANT was last inspected on September 5, 2023 (Grade C). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is BUCANOS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- BUCANOS RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has BUCANOS RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- BUCANOS RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BUCANOS RESTAURANT had?
- BUCANOS RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from October 2021 through September 2023. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BUCANOS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BUCANOS RESTAURANT was 40 points on October 12, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.