El Alto Deli Mexican Food

60-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Alto Deli Mexican Food appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Alto Deli Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Alto Deli Mexican Food on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Alto Deli Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Alto Deli Mexican Food.

How does El Alto Deli Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Alto Deli Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Alto Deli Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Alto Deli Mexican Food have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Alto Deli Mexican Food 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 El Alto Deli Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Alto Deli Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.