Italian · New Dorp-Midland Beach
LA STRADA RESTAURANT
139 NEW DORP LANE, Staten Island, NY 10306
Latest inspection: Grade A
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 13 points · Jul 20, 2026
Mexican · New Dorp-Midland Beach
CANTINA MEXICANA health grade & inspection history
140 NEW DORP LANE, Staten Island, NY 10306
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 28% of comparable Staten Island inspections Local context 1.5 points above the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 20, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about CANTINA MEXICANA
Cantina Mexicana is a Mexican restaurant in New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island, serving a casual menu of tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, flautas, and other familiar favorites. A cozy setting and a focus on sauces, fresh garnishes, and margaritas make it suitable for an easy lunch or relaxed dinner. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 20, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10B
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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
CANTINA MEXICANA inspection history
6 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 2, 2025 | A | 7 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 23, 2024 | Not assigned | 16 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Official location
CANTINA MEXICANA on the map
Common questions
CANTINA MEXICANA inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for CANTINA MEXICANA?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 13 violation points on Jul 20, 2026.
When was CANTINA MEXICANA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 20, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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