El Mariachi Restaurant

67-12 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Mariachi Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to three.

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

El Mariachi Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Jul 17, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
58
Apr 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55
Aug 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mariachi Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mariachi Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mariachi Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Mariachi Restaurant.

How does El Mariachi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Mariachi Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has El Mariachi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mariachi Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mariachi Restaurant 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 Mariachi Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mariachi Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.