Citrico

32-90 36 Street, Queens, NY 11106

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Citrico has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Citrico's latest score of 35 falls below the Queens average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

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

06D

“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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jun 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Nov 16, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citrico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Citrico on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Citrico?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Citrico.

How does Citrico compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Citrico most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Citrico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Citrico have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Citrico 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 Citrico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Citrico is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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