What is Chano's Cantina's health inspection score?

Chano's Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chano's Cantina last inspected?

Chano's Cantina was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chano's Cantina have?

Chano's Cantina has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chano's Cantina safe to eat at?

Chano's Cantina has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chano's Cantina serve?

Chano's Cantina serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chano's Cantina

Name: Chano's Cantina
Address: 35-55 31 STREET, Queens, 11106
Rating: 61

35-55 31 STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Fair

Mexican•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food labelingHigh Priority

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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35-55 31 STREET, Queens, NY 11106

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High3 Med

5 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.−10
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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