79 Amigo Bar

79-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

79 Amigo Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Apr 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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.

10B

Mar 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

“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.

20-04

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.

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 79 Amigo Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 79 Amigo Bar on file is from Sep 29, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 79 Amigo Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 79 Amigo Bar.

How does 79 Amigo Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

79 Amigo Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has 79 Amigo Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 79 Amigo Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 79 Amigo Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 79 Amigo Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 79 Amigo Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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