El Pollo Peruano

41-19 National Street, Queens, NY 11368

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at El Pollo Peruano stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, one this time.

The pattern that stands out is filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, which has been cited two times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

Apr 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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04N

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

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

06D

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

08A

Feb 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06C

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Peruano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Peruano on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Peruano?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Peruano.

How does El Pollo Peruano compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Pollo Peruano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Pollo Peruano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Pollo Peruano have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Peruano 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 Pollo Peruano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Peruano is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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