El Maguey

83-28 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Maguey has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting El Maguey on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
“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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
67
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
May 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Maguey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Maguey on file is from Oct 13, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Maguey?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Maguey.

How does El Maguey compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Maguey most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Maguey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Maguey 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 Maguey inspected?

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