El Huarache Mexican Grill

251-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Huarache Mexican Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is ““choking first aid” poster not posted”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
“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
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
74
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Sep 12, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
“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
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
55

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 Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, ““choking first aid” poster not posted” 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Huarache Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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