New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Las Tres during an inspection on 07/25/2025.
The restaurant is located at 13102 14Th Avenue Queens Ny in New York City's Whitestone district, serving local residents and visitors.
Health department documentation states: "04n. 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, fle." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections According to FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in New York City's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Latitude | 40.786103547332 |
| DBA | LAS TRES |
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| PHONE | 7188889751 |
| Community Board | 407 |
| Census Tract | 094500 |
| CAMIS | 50134377 |
| BIN | 4098535 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| NTA | QN49 |
| ZIPCODE | 11356 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Latin American |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/25/2025 |
| Longitude | -73.83723495235 |
| Council District | 19 |
| STREET | 14TH AVE |
| GRADE | A |
| BUILDING | 13102 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/25/2025 |
| BBL | 4040990023 |
| SCORE | 12 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04N; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04N: 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on July 25, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04N: 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
