El Changaro

102-10 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Changaro appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. El Changaro was last inspected on Feb 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to one.

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

El Changaro's latest score of 95 sits above the Queens average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04H

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

08A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Jul 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

08A

Nov 15, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

04N

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Changaro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Changaro on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Changaro?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Changaro.

How does El Changaro compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Changaro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Changaro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Changaro have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Changaro 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 Changaro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Changaro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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