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E&C Deli & Restaurant

126-96 Willets Point Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, E&C Deli & Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting E&C Deli & Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
“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
30
Aug 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
May 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was E&C Deli & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E&C Deli & Restaurant on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at E&C Deli & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at E&C Deli & Restaurant.

How does E&C Deli & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

E&C Deli & Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has E&C Deli & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at E&C Deli & Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at E&C Deli & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is E&C Deli & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, E&C Deli & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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