El Guayaquileno

94-54 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

El Guayaquileno has been inspected three times since 2023. On May 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to five.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting El Guayaquileno on the weaker side. On balance, the record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Guayaquileno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Guayaquileno on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Guayaquileno?

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 Guayaquileno.

How does El Guayaquileno compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has El Guayaquileno's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Guayaquileno have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Guayaquileno 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 Guayaquileno inspected?

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