El Huarache Mexican Grill

251-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Huarache Mexican Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so El Huarache Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical 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

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04M

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

“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

Apr 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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02G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Sep 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06C

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

20-04

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Huarache Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Huarache Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Huarache Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Huarache Mexican Grill.

How does El Huarache Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Huarache Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Huarache Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Huarache Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Huarache Mexican Grill 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 Huarache Mexican Grill inspected?

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

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