El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar

99-10 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 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 two.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Apr 18, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

09E

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Oct 24, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar.

How does El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar 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 Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paraiso Restaurant & Sports Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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