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El Pilon Bakery

46-19 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11104
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, El Pilon Bakery has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

El Pilon Bakery's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
May 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
03C
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pilon Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pilon Bakery on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pilon Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pilon Bakery.

How does El Pilon Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has El Pilon Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pilon Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pilon Bakery 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 Pilon Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pilon Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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