El Basurero
Going back to 2023, El Basurero has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Basurero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Basurero on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does El Basurero compare to other restaurants in Queens?
El Basurero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.
Has El Basurero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Basurero have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Basurero 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 El Basurero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Basurero is inspected roughly once per year on average.