KLANDESTINO in Middle Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
📍 74-17 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11379 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Klandestino in Middle Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the Mexican restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KLANDESTINO in Middle Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Failure to ...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Failure to ...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Failure to ...
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occu...
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KLANDESTINO in Middle Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KLANDESTINO last inspected?
- KLANDESTINO was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is KLANDESTINO's current health grade?
- KLANDESTINO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KLANDESTINO had?
- KLANDESTINO has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KLANDESTINO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KLANDESTINO was 35 points on December 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KLANDESTINO ever received a Grade C?
- No. KLANDESTINO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.