El Parroqueno Restaurant

102-03A 44 Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited El Parroqueno Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at El Parroqueno Restaurant since Jan 30, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; El Parroqueno Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

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

Oct 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jan 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06C

Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper

05H

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Parroqueno Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Parroqueno Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Parroqueno Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Parroqueno Restaurant.

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

El Parroqueno Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Parroqueno Restaurant 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 Parroqueno 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.

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