El Perro Colombian Fast Food

94-02 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Perro Colombian Fast Food. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to seven between inspections.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so El Perro Colombian Fast Food trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

10G

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

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

Feb 29, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Perro Colombian Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Perro Colombian Fast Food on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Perro Colombian Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Perro Colombian Fast Food.

How does El Perro Colombian Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Perro Colombian Fast Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Perro Colombian Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Perro Colombian Fast Food have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Perro Colombian Fast Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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