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Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine

913 Wyckoff Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
33
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine has three inspections in the public record. Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The most recent inspection turned up eight violations, more than the six found previously.

After cooking or removal from hot holding accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

3
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Cold 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.
02G
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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
33
Nov 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Oct 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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.
04N
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold 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.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine.

How does Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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