El Gauchito

94-60 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at El Gauchito, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

El Gauchito's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Mar 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
May 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gauchito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gauchito on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gauchito?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gauchito.

How does El Gauchito compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Gauchito most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Gauchito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Gauchito have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Gauchito 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 Gauchito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Gauchito is inspected roughly once per year on average.