LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR

GRADE A

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Overview

LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR in Richmond Hill received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 8, 2026, scoring 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
102-24 JAMAICA AVENUE
Queens, NY 11418
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR — Inspection Questions

Did LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR pass their NYC health inspection on January 8, 2026?
LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR passed with an A grade on January 8, 2026 with a score of 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR have?
LA CABANA RESTAURANT BAR had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.