El Gauchito
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.
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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.