El Basurero

32-17 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

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.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Sep 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
78
Apr 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74

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.