NOCHES DE COLOMBIA in Kew Gardens Hills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 4, 2025
📍 71-02 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11367 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Noches de Colombia in Kew Gardens Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Across 11 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including 1 prior Grade A, 2 Grade B results, and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
NOCHES DE COLOMBIA in Kew Gardens Hills: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Apr 4, 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 C
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Aug 27, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Mar 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
Oct 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit fli...
GRADE B
Oct 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
May 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 f...
May 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Jan 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Filth flies or foo...
Apr 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises...
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NOCHES DE COLOMBIA in Kew Gardens Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NOCHES DE COLOMBIA last inspected?
- NOCHES DE COLOMBIA was last inspected on April 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is NOCHES DE COLOMBIA's current health grade?
- NOCHES DE COLOMBIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NOCHES DE COLOMBIA had?
- NOCHES DE COLOMBIA has 11 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NOCHES DE COLOMBIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NOCHES DE COLOMBIA was 66 points on March 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NOCHES DE COLOMBIA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. NOCHES DE COLOMBIA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.