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El Paisa Bar

87-05 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Paisa Bar four times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Jun 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
52
Mar 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paisa Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paisa Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paisa Bar?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Paisa Bar.

How does El Paisa Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has El Paisa Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Paisa Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Paisa Bar 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 Paisa Bar inspected?

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

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