KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE in Forest Hills
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected May 8, 2025
📍 105-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ Peruvian
Overview
Kantu Peruvian Cuisine in Forest Hills holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, scoring 15 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is...
Mar 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipmen...
GRADE A
Oct 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Jun 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Wiping cloths not stor...
Jun 5, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
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KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE last inspected?
- KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE was last inspected on May 8, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 15 points.
- What is KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE had?
- KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE has 5 health inspections on record from June 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE was 46 points on June 5, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE ever received a Grade C?
- No. KANTU PERUVIAN CUISINE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.