El Gauchito Ii
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
82
Score
EL GAUCHITO II in Queens, NY, has undergone three health inspections, with the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, resulting in a low-risk designation. Inspectors identified one critical violation regarding temperature control for specific food items and one minor violation concerning the maintenance and material of non-food contact surfaces.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
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
82
Sep 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
19-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
70
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
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