El Paso Mexican Restaurant

40-45 235 Street, Queens, NY 11363
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; El Paso Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Jul 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paso Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paso Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Paso Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has El Paso Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paso Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Paso Mexican 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.